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| Mathman |
 Apr 28 2019, 10:29 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 10-May 14 From: Kansas Member No.: 17,330 Region Association: None  |
Hi, all.
I'm trying to replace my steering coupler at the base of the steering rack. I want to remove the steering rack to do this. I have the u-joint bolt removed under the dashboard. I have the suspension cross-member completely removed. I am also replacing the control arm bushings, so the control arms are completely removed. Do I HAVE to remove the fuel tank to get at those two bolts? Or am I supposed to just be able to pull the rack from underneath? If so, I can push/pull an inch or two, but I cannot fully remove it... What am I doing wrong? Thanks! |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 28 2019, 10:45 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,641 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Unfortunately, you need to pull the tank and remove the clamp that holds the coupler.
Fun fact, if you are just doing this to replace the coupler, you could have done so without removing any of the lower rack parts. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) |
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| Superhawk996 |
Apr 28 2019, 10:47 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,826 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch 
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You need to pull fuel tank. There are two fasteners below the tank that support a bearing. That bearing is pricey so take care with it.
Not very had to do. Siphon or drain the tank 1st. I've done this in the past trying to work around a partial pull of the tank and the tank about 1/8 full. Just made a complete mess. Easier to drain the tank completely, pull it, do what you need to do then reinstall. |
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| rhodyguy |
Apr 28 2019, 11:09 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,080 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
An old facet pump, some fuel line and a power source makes emptying the tank easy. There's a small amount left behind but you won't take a shower in fuel when you remove the supply and return line(if you have one). Keep an eye on the container you pump in to.
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| Superhawk996 |
Apr 28 2019, 11:16 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,826 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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Here is the view of the two fasteners you're after.
Little U shaped clevis in center of the picture.  |
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| Mathman |
Apr 28 2019, 11:18 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 10-May 14 From: Kansas Member No.: 17,330 Region Association: None |
Okay, thanks all. I was afraid of that. Not a huge deal, I was just hoping to get away without it!
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| rgalla9146 |
Apr 28 2019, 04:18 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,554 Joined: 23-November 05 From: Paramus NJ Member No.: 5,176 Region Association: None
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Remove the vapor tank from the fuel tank.
Clamp two vice grips onto the top seam of the tank to lift it out. |
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| iankarr |
Apr 28 2019, 05:41 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,473 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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Also...If you haven’t already checked them out, the link in my signature will take you to videos of both steering rack and control arm bushing replacement which you may find helpful. Enjoy and be safe!
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| Chi-town |
Apr 28 2019, 05:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 850 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
That's a bearing in that bushing not a clamp, the steering shaft will slide right out of it without removing the bolts if you have the u-joint removed and the cross member removed. If it doesn't you'll have to pull the tank and inspect the bearing and steering shaft.
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| Mathman |
Apr 28 2019, 08:53 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 25 Joined: 10-May 14 From: Kansas Member No.: 17,330 Region Association: None |
Okay, folks. I did get it out. Apparently, I need to replace that bearing too.
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| Mikey914 |
Apr 28 2019, 11:41 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,669 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Good news is we make the bearing assembly ($44), and if you buy it the rubber is only $8
https://shop.914rubber.com/Steering-bearing...m?categoryId=-1 Attached thumbnail(s)  Attached image(s) 
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