2004 rack & pinion replacement tips | Ford Thunderbird club group 1955-2005 T-Bird models

2004 rack & pinion replacement tips

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Bird52

Bird52

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Has anyone replaced the steering rack?
If so are there any problems doing it?
Thanks

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I agree with @biddle, because of all of the precautions and service notes, you should have a service manual before you begin. One precaution that most people forget about is to not allow the steering wheel to rotate while the intermediate shaft is disconnected from the steering rack or damage to the clockspring can result. Hold the steering wheel in the straight-ahead position using a suitable holding device.

Steering Gear.jpg

Here are some illustrations of the parts that have to be removed when replacing the steering rack.

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue
Steering Gear 4.jpg

Steering Gear 5.jpg
 
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