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03-14-2013, 09:12 AM | #11 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
I said earlier that the spring releases pressure on the pinion and I was mistaken, it relieves pressure on the "rack guide" according to the service manual.
Volvoline DuraBlend Synthetic based is what I used. I use this on my LandCruiser and have plenty on hand. I am sure any grease used for lubrication on automobiles will work. |
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03-14-2013, 12:02 PM | #12 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
Thanks Lugster. I typically lean towards replacing everything at once. Both sides for wheel bearings etc. However, if I could svae the cost of a pinion it would be nice.
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03-14-2013, 08:36 PM | #13 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
I read a entry somewhere on here where he (scottyB maybe?) stated he doesn't ever need to change the gear unless there was an accident.
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03-15-2013, 07:46 AM | #14 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
I have seen both schools of thought on the board. This months extra dollars just went for replacement tires on the zero turn so I can get it ready for grass season. The buggy's steering is loose at the rack and pinion. Already replaced wheel bearings, spindle bushings, and flanged bushing. All that helped alot.
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03-16-2013, 02:11 PM | #15 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
going to try and get it in tomorrow, should be able to give you and idea on the effectiveness, just can't road test yet.
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03-18-2013, 07:02 AM | #16 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
got the rack in and it tightened everything up. Really could not see the pinion gear, make sure you only have to put it back once by getting all the parts correct (boots, rubber grommets etc), can't road test for a while. Be sure and take the cover, guide and spring off first.
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03-18-2013, 12:09 PM | #17 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
Thanks Lugster. Think I will just go the rack route for now also.
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05-13-2013, 08:06 AM | #18 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
Road test good, the steering tightened up with just the rack.
I am wondering if I used too much grease in the boot covering the rack on the drivers side, hope it doesn't split the boot. |
07-09-2013, 09:19 AM | #19 | |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
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1. Removing the ball joint from the old rack was difficult due to it having been glued with loctite per manufacturers directions. I had to heat it with a propane torch. 2. For reasons I could not understand the rack was difficult to insert into the steering box. It took repeated attempts (very frustrating) but eventually slid in. There was nearly 15% of play in the steering wheel before replacing the rack. Now the play is less than 5% The manual says to replace rack and pinion together. I suspect that I can improve on the 5% play I have now by replacing the pinion as recommended. |
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07-09-2013, 09:29 AM | #20 |
Gone Mad
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Re: 97 TXT Steering Rack R&R
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