Steering Rack Bushings

[five0fahey]

Hi ,

A while back I ordered some replacement steering rack bushings for my 89 GT. I've been meaning to put them in with my friends dad (the mechanically inclined one) but I can't seem to find any instructions for replacing them. They just came in the boxes from Autozone.Any help would be appreciated. Thanks


Chris

 

[onefstsnake]

Unbolt the rack and slide it off the k member. Pop out the old ones and install the new ones.

then put it all back together.

 

[rob76]

What made you decide to replace the bushings? Was the steering getting sticky?

 

[jrichker]

The flex coupling for the steering shaft needs to be disconnected before you can get the rack out. You should disassemble the coupling by removing the 2 bolts that hold it together. This will allow the rack to be dropped once the mount bolts are removed.

When you re-install the rack assembly, put the rear bushings in the rack assembly and lift it into place. Then install the front bushings & washers and tighten down the nuts. Doing it this way makes room for the hydraulic lines without having them bind against the frame.