Tuesday 28 December 2010

Alloy Steering Rack Mount Upgrade

Sat 12th Nov 2010 - Work time = 3hr ... Build Time to IVA = 252hrs ... Post IVA Work Time = 27hrs

I noticed when checking over the car after the rally that one of the rubber spacers on the steering rack mounts was slightly misaligned.  There also seemed some "play" in the rack when you moved the steering wheel with the car stationery ... that is the rack moved slightly from left to right as you moved the wheel.  As I had to remove one of the mounts to replace the rubber spacer I figured it would upgrade the pressed steel mounts with alloy ones which are a bit more sturdy.
They were a bit fiddly to fit ... not a lot of elbow room and a lot of bruised knuckles!  Definitely worth the trouble though ... the rack is now rock solid when you turn the steering wheel.  Didn't get a chance to drive the car after this so can't tell whether the steering feel whilst moving is any more direct.


2 comments:

  1. Nice experience share with me dear.Steering rack always be a tough and tight.I hope you did't injured your elbow!Thanks for the information about bit fiddly replacement.
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