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Subject:Re: steering rack u-joint
From:Warren Lail
Date:Wed, 29 Jul 2009 16:06:58 -0600

Thanks Mike.  I wonder if one should replace the rubber flange as
well?  Wonder if it's available?

Warren

On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 3:20 PM, Mike Collum<collum@myfairpoint.net> wrote:
> That rod that goes forward from the power steering U-joint has 4 bolts (M-8s
> ... requiring 13mm wrenches) where it attaches to a rubber flange. �You have
> to drop the windshield washer reservoir to get to it properly.
>
> After you undo the flange end and drop the rod, you can loosen the bolt that
> holds the U-joint to the rack but then you have to spread the thing apart a
> bit. �I found that a railroad spike works great for this.
>
> Mike
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> Warren Lail wrote:
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>> I'm not sure how to get it off.
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