Going to do the steering rack bushings... will this work?
#1
Going to do the steering rack bushings... will this work?
in the USA we can rent tool from autopart stores... will this have everything I need to remove and install the old ones and new poly ones?
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#3
Not sure if the correct size will be in that kit - but you can improvise with sockets if you had to.
Also you'll want to check the housing where the bushing sits in. I've seen many in the past there they crack at the bottom. Make sure these aren't cracked. Used to work at an independent for a few years, ended up making braces to weld in for added strength.
Also you'll want to check the housing where the bushing sits in. I've seen many in the past there they crack at the bottom. Make sure these aren't cracked. Used to work at an independent for a few years, ended up making braces to weld in for added strength.
#4
Not sure if the correct size will be in that kit - but you can improvise with sockets if you had to.
Also you'll want to check the housing where the bushing sits in. I've seen many in the past there they crack at the bottom. Make sure these aren't cracked. Used to work at an independent for a few years, ended up making braces to weld in for added strength.
Also you'll want to check the housing where the bushing sits in. I've seen many in the past there they crack at the bottom. Make sure these aren't cracked. Used to work at an independent for a few years, ended up making braces to weld in for added strength.
#5
Took me a couple of weeks to do mine (nights). Don't count on the old bushings coming out so easily. If you go with a homemade kit, heed the advice about grade 8 bolts. I would elevate the car securely - you're going to need a lot of space and leverage.
That said, definitely worth it. Got rid of some vibrations from the old worn bushings.
Padre
That said, definitely worth it. Got rid of some vibrations from the old worn bushings.
Padre
#6
Took me a couple of weeks to do mine (nights). Don't count on the old bushings coming out so easily. If you go with a homemade kit, heed the advice about grade 8 bolts. I would elevate the car securely - you're going to need a lot of space and leverage.
That said, definitely worth it. Got rid of some vibrations from the old worn bushings.
Padre
That said, definitely worth it. Got rid of some vibrations from the old worn bushings.
Padre
#7
in the USA we can rent tool from autopart stores... will this have everything I need to remove and install the old ones and new poly ones?
Advance kit
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#10
thanks, do you remember the socket size? I'm sure I have the right ones laying around. What's the best way to get the bushing back in the sleeve? Or do you leave it in and just pack the bushing in?
#13
ahhh ok thank you! I didn't think the new ones used the outer sleeve but I wasn't sure. It wasn't making sense with the outer lips of the new poly pieces. Well that's good.
#16
I did all the work climbing under from the front, with the engine over my chest. Whether you are on ramps or stands makes no difference, but I can tell you that you want whatever it is to be very secure.
I had ramps under the wheels actually bearing the weight, and stands under the sills just in case.
I had ramps under the wheels actually bearing the weight, and stands under the sills just in case.
#17
I did all the work climbing under from the front, with the engine over my chest. Whether you are on ramps or stands makes no difference, but I can tell you that you want whatever it is to be very secure.
I had ramps under the wheels actually bearing the weight, and stands under the sills just in case.
I had ramps under the wheels actually bearing the weight, and stands under the sills just in case.
#18
I just replaced my steering rack bushes with neoprene two-piece bushes. I did mine in-place. I’d assembled a bearing removal tool using threaded rod, a slightly less than bushing sized socket and an socket larger than the bush to press it into.
Once I got in there reality and obstructions vetoed my plan. I puzzled it over for a bit and then solved it in shade-tree mechanic style.
First I drove the center sleeve out with a round drift. On two of mine I could just press it out with my fingers they were so badly worn. Then, using a cold chisel on the small exposed edge of the outer sleeve, I folded the sleeve inward at one point along its circumference, then again 90 degrees away, then drove the sleeve again between the two folds and the sleeve just pops out the back side. Easy peasy and not a scuff on the housing. Took about two minutes per.
I have a question about the shims I hope someone can answer for me.
There is a large shim/ 3 sided box frame that rides inside the double bush side mounting. What is the purpose of this? My new bushes are a mild force fit in the housings without any shims and I can’t imagine how to keep/get this box shim in place while installing with the new bushes. Do I have to sort this or can I put the box shim in my ‘stuff I’ll keep but don’t need’ crate?
Once I got in there reality and obstructions vetoed my plan. I puzzled it over for a bit and then solved it in shade-tree mechanic style.
First I drove the center sleeve out with a round drift. On two of mine I could just press it out with my fingers they were so badly worn. Then, using a cold chisel on the small exposed edge of the outer sleeve, I folded the sleeve inward at one point along its circumference, then again 90 degrees away, then drove the sleeve again between the two folds and the sleeve just pops out the back side. Easy peasy and not a scuff on the housing. Took about two minutes per.
I have a question about the shims I hope someone can answer for me.
There is a large shim/ 3 sided box frame that rides inside the double bush side mounting. What is the purpose of this? My new bushes are a mild force fit in the housings without any shims and I can’t imagine how to keep/get this box shim in place while installing with the new bushes. Do I have to sort this or can I put the box shim in my ‘stuff I’ll keep but don’t need’ crate?
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Jaguar calls the 3-sided box a "stiffner". I call it a superfluous complication. I'm not sure what it is supposed to stiffen. It isn't very rigid.
On my first Jag I dutifully reinstalled it but as the years went by I noticed more and more old Jags without it....so I stopped using 'em.
As long as the rack a snug (not forced) fit into the mounting ears I'd say you're good to go.
Let's hear what others have to say.
Cheers
DD
On my first Jag I dutifully reinstalled it but as the years went by I noticed more and more old Jags without it....so I stopped using 'em.
As long as the rack a snug (not forced) fit into the mounting ears I'd say you're good to go.
Let's hear what others have to say.
Cheers
DD
#20
Jaguar calls the 3-sided box a "stiffner". I call it a superfluous complication. I'm not sure what it is supposed to stiffen. It isn't very rigid.
On my first Jag I dutifully reinstalled it but as the years went by I noticed more and more old Jags without it....so I stopped using 'em.
As long as the rack a snug (not forced) fit into the mounting ears I'd say you're good to go.
Let's hear what others have to say.
Cheers
DD
On my first Jag I dutifully reinstalled it but as the years went by I noticed more and more old Jags without it....so I stopped using 'em.
As long as the rack a snug (not forced) fit into the mounting ears I'd say you're good to go.
Let's hear what others have to say.
Cheers
DD