The only difficulty with this job is the fact that you need
three arms.  The tricky part is dealing with the steering
shaft joint while raising the rack into place.  I found that
attaching the joint to the rack before raising it was easier
for me.  Also spread the spline clamp with a screwdriver to
make it easier to slide onto the shaft.  If its rusty, oil
the splines too.

Bill

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List
[mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com]On Behalf Of Gary Stearns
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 5:40 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: installing a rebuilt power steering rack,
anything to keep in mind?

Are you getting the rubber bushings that mount the rack too?
If not better look into that.  When steering racks leak
fluid onto these bushings they change from firm rubber into
marshmallow. Other than that, should be straightforward.

Gary
----- Original Message -----
From: sg
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 1:22 PM
Subject: installing a rebuilt power steering rack, anything
to keep in mind?

hi volks,
i just bought a rebuilt power steering rack from the bus
depot for my 85 vanagon westy.  i will probably attempt the
install when i get some free time in the coming days.
anybody done this?  and have suggestions, or things to keep
in mind?  any hints that could save me time or improve the
quality of install?
thanks,
-steve