'85 740 GLE steering rack & where's Jamie?

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Just started leaking from driver's side end.

I am thinking FCP Groton or other rebuilt rather than DIY...

thoughts?

What's the job like?

tia

jimB
 
jimb said:
Just started leaking from driver's side end.

I am thinking FCP Groton or other rebuilt rather than DIY...

thoughts?

What's the job like?
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It's really easy, though the tie rods can be stubborn. Remove the metal
skid plate from the crossmember, remove the hoses, the tie rods, and
there's four bolts that hold the rack in.
 
James Sweet said:
It's really easy, though the tie rods can be stubborn. Remove the metal
skid plate from the crossmember, remove the hoses, the tie rods, and
there's four bolts that hold the rack in.
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The tie rods are fairly easy on a ZF rack, where the tie rods are secured by
dog washers. On the cam-gear style the tie rods are staked and can be a
challenge to change. (I have to replace one on my cam-gear rack soon.)

Mike
 
It's really easy, though the tie rods can be stubborn. Remove the metal
skid plate from the crossmember, remove the hoses, the tie rods, and
there's four bolts that hold the rack in.
Click to expand...

Is rebuilding it nasty or for that matter doable?

Should I just buy the rebuilt instead?

TIA

jimB
 
jimb said:
Is rebuilding it nasty or for that matter doable?

Should I just buy the rebuilt instead?

TIA

jimB
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Just buy a rebuilt
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