problem solved!!! new question! September 13, 2007, 06:10:25 PM I think I have a problem. I'm trying to get the old rack out, so i get the right size wrench(took for ever to find), a pipe and went to work. So i push push push then POP, comes loose so i go under the car keep cranking and relize the whole freaking bolt is coming out!!! Is it suppose to do that?Now all it does is spin doesnt seem to be backing out any.... Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #1 – September 13, 2007, 06:20:22 PM Uh...take a gander at the other side of the K-member and you'll see the head of the bolt Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #2 – September 13, 2007, 06:21:28 PM AHHH. I thought it was a stud. Thanks chuck. Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #3 – September 13, 2007, 06:40:06 PM yep that solved that just have to get the steering shaft off, and the lines off and its out!! Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #4 – September 14, 2007, 04:11:44 PM Got the rack almost out, now i cant get the splined shaft to budge from the rag joint. Is there some special way to get it out?? Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #5 – September 14, 2007, 04:29:40 PM did you take the bolt all the way out? Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #7 – September 14, 2007, 04:36:21 PM a little wiggle, penetrating oil, and some torque go a long way. you could also try just unbolting the rag joint from the coupler. Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #8 – September 14, 2007, 04:37:51 PM rag joint is NOT gonna com apart, the bolts are in rough shape. ill have to get some more penetrating oil, and beat it it tomorrow. Thanks. Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #9 – September 14, 2007, 05:00:31 PM So,are you saying you're going to beat it off tomorrow? Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #10 – September 14, 2007, 05:10:27 PM the power steering rack hahha. Its time I got off my ass and got things done on this car, so I want the new rack in tomorrow, and new rear shocks in tomorrow. O and my new fuel lines are in the mail. FULL MARK7 lines. no more rigging!! Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #11 – September 15, 2007, 03:54:03 PM I got it covered in pb blaster, and beat the out of it with some punchs, chisels and flat head screw drivers. It won't budge.... Anyone got any ideas that don't involve flames?? the rubber rag joint wouldn't like that flames much Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #12 – September 15, 2007, 04:05:22 PM also how do i get the bolt sleeves out of the k member, because i need to get5 my new shorter ones in that came with my new rack. Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #13 – September 15, 2007, 05:44:16 PM Anyone?? I need help guys! Quote Selected
problem solved!!! new question! Reply #14 – September 15, 2007, 06:18:31 PM smashed the back of my head but i got it out!! Quote Selected
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