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Author:  Budgiedagreat [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:48 am ]
Post subject:  Steering rack rebuild

Anyone live in Canberra or close, need someone to put my steering rack back together as I have no clue what i am doing... Will pay in beer or spirits... Haha Image


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Author:  miniman269 [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 1:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

Id give you a hand bud but Im in Qld..just youtube it Im sure someones done a rebuild on there..if you have a haynes manual it should show where bits go its not too difficult

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Author:  RNY997 [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 3:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

easy job....
a few tips though.
1. always fit a new felt into the holder inside the LH end.
2. fit the pinion so its mating teeth are 180 degrees out of sync from how it came out. eg no wear on the pinion teeth when its in the straight ahead position.
3. set the pinion preload without the rack installed.
4. always use a new pinion seal.
5. switch the stake locknuts LH to RH side so the old staked parts go in a different spot when locked up.
6. only use the track rods if the "ball" part is smooth and it sits level or inside the end of the threaded nut when you look across it at eye level.
7. fit a grease nipple in the middle of the bearing plate and use EP grease. forget putting oil inside it....it will leak out.

have fun.........

Author:  9YaTaH [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 3:38 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

AUSMINI ELECTRONIC RUBBER STAMP
sounds very dangerous to me
i`d get a mini specialist to check it all over
so much stuff to look at & if you miss one (seemingly) silly thing
could mean disaster & pain
please get an experienced mini mechanic onto it???
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Author:  davem [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:04 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

mini kingdom online do a refurbished rack on exchange basis, id be calling them

Author:  Scoop [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

+1 to davem

Author:  1018cc [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 5:30 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

Scoop wrote:
+1 to davem


He may not want to swap it out as that may be the original rack for his car. I rebuilt mine a few months ago specifically for that reason, one less original part if I was to swap it out.

Author:  simon k [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 7:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

instructions are in the workshop manual

Author:  drmini in aust [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

Felt bush is NLA for Oz racks AYA6001 now, it has been replaced by a lurethane one with a hex bore. This bush replaces the felt and it's steel outer. Made by Nolathane, Whiteline & Supa Bush.

UK rack bushes are smaller diameter.

Author:  Jonnoh [ Mon Jun 06, 2016 8:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

RNY997 wrote:
easy job....
a few tips though.
1. always fit a new felt into the holder inside the LH end.
2. fit the pinion so its mating teeth are 180 degrees out of sync from how it came out. eg no wear on the pinion teeth when its in the straight ahead position.
3. set the pinion preload without the rack installed.
4. always use a new pinion seal.
5. switch the stake locknuts LH to RH side so the old staked parts go in a different spot when locked up.
6. only use the track rods if the "ball" part is smooth and it sits level or inside the end of the threaded nut when you look across it at eye level.
7. fit a grease nipple in the middle of the bearing plate and use EP grease. forget putting oil inside it....it will leak out.

have fun.........


Ive got the rack out now, only done 40,000 miles. Seemed fine, no play etc so wasn't keen on pulling it apart. But do you recommend a grease nipple? Or should I use something like semi fluid grease that I think is used in modern cars?

Jon

Author:  Budgiedagreat [ Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:40 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

Might buy a brand new one and sell this one as is and someone can put it together the whole thing is in really good condition I just don't know about those shims.. Next time I'll make note where they went.. Rookie mistake


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Author:  RNY997 [ Tue Jun 07, 2016 10:47 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

Jonnoh wrote:
RNY997 wrote:
easy job....
a few tips though.
1. always fit a new felt into the holder inside the LH end.
2. fit the pinion so its mating teeth are 180 degrees out of sync from how it came out. eg no wear on the pinion teeth when its in the straight ahead position.
3. set the pinion preload without the rack installed.
4. always use a new pinion seal.
5. switch the stake locknuts LH to RH side so the old staked parts go in a different spot when locked up.
6. only use the track rods if the "ball" part is smooth and it sits level or inside the end of the threaded nut when you look across it at eye level.
7. fit a grease nipple in the middle of the bearing plate and use EP grease. forget putting oil inside it....it will leak out.

have fun.........


Ive got the rack out now, only done 40,000 miles. Seemed fine, no play etc so wasn't keen on pulling it apart. But do you recommend a grease nipple? Or should I use something like semi fluid grease that I think is used in modern cars?

Jon


I used to rebuild them in a past life and used 90W oil as per the book but it always leaked out over time. I started using moly EP grease after rebuilding other types of british racks to their lube spec and never had a problem.
If you drill and tap the flat bearing plate and fit a 45deg nipple you can reach it from under the car.
Pull the boots off and drain it vertically overnight.....Pack it with grease and fit new boots. Grease the nipple with half a dozen strokes to push grease through the pinion bearings.

Author:  justfanginaround [ Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:00 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

commenting so I can find this again.

Author:  Phil 850 [ Tue Jun 07, 2016 9:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

justfanginaround wrote:
commenting so I can find this again.

clever
I have often searched fruitlessly for threads that I remembered but cant find :?

Author:  dalmeny [ Wed Jun 08, 2016 12:27 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Steering rack rebuild

Don't agree with using grease only. The rack is designed to have the oil flow back and forth lubricating everything as it goes. Grease will not lubricate the rod ends, the part that wears the most. Just saying.

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