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| Author: | IndigoBlueCooperS [ Sat Feb 06, 2016 8:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Steering Rack Overhaul |
I am overhauling the old Mini steering rack. How do people undo the tie rod ball housing nut and lock nut on either end of the rack? I find the main ball housing is too hard for the stilsons to bight into and grip. I managed to get it all apart, but looking for something a bit more professional to put it back together. From memory there used to be a pair of special C spanners - are these still available? Any ideas or hints? Thanks |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Feb 06, 2016 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering Rack Overhaul |
I made a big C spanner from a half bush, a solid dowel pin and a handle welded on. But if you only have 1 rack to do, grind 2 flats on the ball housing nut. |
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| Author: | Bill B [ Tue Feb 09, 2016 9:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering Rack Overhaul |
I made my own C spanners but had trouble stopping the pin from breaking off. T&E Tools make a range of C spanners, "available from good auto shops everywhere". |
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| Author: | IndigoBlueCooperS [ Wed Feb 10, 2016 2:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Steering Rack Overhaul |
Thanks Guys, I found the roller from the gearbox outrigger bearing was the correct size for the pin. Then used a shifter - worked well. |
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