It simply unbolts from the end of the rack. That's how you'd replace it,
if the rod was bent, or the joint had excessive play at that end.  You just
need the right size allen wrench to unlock the grub screw that secures it to
the rack.  See the Bentley, if possible.

Mike B.

----- Original Message -----
From: "John Goubeaux" <john@UCSB.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2008 1:29 PM
Subject: Re: Pwr Steering Rack Maint.

> >
>>
>> So,  like I do not understand why you guys want to make so much trouble
>> out
>> of a  simple job.  I have ALWAYS replaced these boot by removing the tie
>> rod
>> from  the rack
> Not sure what you mean here? How does one remove the tie rod from the
> rack?
>
> Don't you mean to say "remove the tie rod end from the steering arm" ?
> if so that was one of my original questions on if one needs a
> tool to pull the tie rod end off the arm as I thought it was pressed in.
>>
>
>
>> then slipping the old boot off and new boot on and  then screwing
>> the tie rod back onto the rack end.  I know the big  rubber doughnut
>> thing
>> has you muffed.  It's not a problem that a  little grease or oil and some
>> force
>> will not overcome.  No problemo, no  adjustment change - EVER !
>>
>> Cheers,
>>
>> Frank  Condelli
>> Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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