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24v Steering rack removal.
« on: May 28th, 2008, 5:10pm » |
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Do I need any 'special' tools to replace a steering rack on a '95 24v scorpio. Is it relativley staight forward?? Any hints that may make the job easier ??
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #1 on: May 28th, 2008, 6:17pm » |
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nope just a 13, 15 and 17 mm socket from memory, easy enough job, the steering rack is held on with a clamp arrangment with one bolt 'clamping' it, there 2 main bolts holding it to the subframe and then there one bolt that holds a plate wich holds the pipes in
undo the ball joints of the track rod ends and take them off from the wheel bubs (keeps the tracking in place)
you can then wangle the rack from out the drivers side
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #2 on: May 28th, 2008, 8:51pm » |
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Have a read of THIS page and select steering rack. The Cosworth has 'sensotronic' steering so there is an electrical connection to the system.
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #3 on: May 29th, 2008, 2:40am » |
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Also, if you have a 'lump of metal' welded to the front of the cross member that prevents the rack from just dropping to the ground when it's all unbolted....then it may be an idea to angle grind this 'lump of metal' off before hand 
It doesn't seem to serve any purpose apart from hindering the removal of the rack & later models don't have it 
Also, if you are planning to keep the track rod ends...... then loosen each nut that secures the track rod end into the hub & then fit another nut (the same size) on top & do it up tight to the old nut (making sure it is proud of the shaft). Then give a few hefty downward blows with a big hammer.
The track rod end will drop down & there won't be any damage to the thread caused by the hammer blows
I always do it this way, even if the old ball joints are shot. This way I can keep the rubber boots intact, so they can be removed & saved for when I may need one ....... Using a ball joint splitter (prong) rips the boots to shreads
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #4 on: May 29th, 2008, 7:17am » |
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #5 on: May 29th, 2008, 12:50pm » |
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Thanks for those tips chaps, thats exactly the kind of advice I was after. I'm going to order the Rack today. Thanks again..
Richard.
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #6 on: May 29th, 2008, 4:09pm » |
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the bolt that holds the PAS pipes to the rack valve is 10mm...and jonnycab is right about that metal plate welded to the sub-frame,although i did manage to get the rack out of the daughters scrap ultima with the plate in place..there was not a plate on her 'p' reg estate when i swapped the racks over.she needs new gaiters though...other than that the rack swap went well. ..regards den.
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #7 on: May 29th, 2008, 5:49pm » |
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Joe, or indeed anyone else, where does one aquire new gaiters from. Looks like I may need a pair.
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #8 on: May 29th, 2008, 10:08pm » |
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #9 on: May 30th, 2008, 7:36am » |
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #10 on: May 30th, 2008, 8:21am » |
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hi all,simmo,im going to try my local A1 motor stores.the staff there have never let me down in obtaining parts etc,i will come back and let you know how i got on..but it maybe a few days yet.i have told our daughter not to use the car..due to the fact of the split gaiter.and we all know what will happen over time if the gaiters are not replaced...dont we? .
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #11 on: May 30th, 2008, 9:02am » |
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Simmo.
Forgive my former facetious remark,your reply to which was possibly very true !
If you have any problem obtaining rack gaiters I keep a pair in,supplied by local motor factors £9.34 inc VAT.I am sure you'll get some,but let me know if you dont.
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #12 on: May 31st, 2008, 8:07am » |
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morning all,simmo.......i got a pair of universal steering rack gaiters from my local A1 motor stores,with a discount came to £6.45,you just trim off each end of the gaiter until it fits..and there are sholders on the gaiters for the zip-ties to hold it to the rack..im doing the daughters gaiters later...hope that helps..the part number is
GH-QG1000.
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #13 on: May 31st, 2008, 12:01pm » |
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Jo, Gozz, thanks for all your help. Parts arriving Monday and will get it sorted then.
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #14 on: May 31st, 2008, 5:19pm » |
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #15 on: Jun 1st, 2008, 2:03pm » |
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 Just seen the price of the rack £199 plus vat. Anyone Breaking a 24v with a good rack? I'll make some calls over the next few days if not.....I guess I'll have to bite the bullet. I am going thru PAS fluid at an alarming rate!!!
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #17 on: Jun 1st, 2008, 10:00pm » |
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You are indeed, Scorpio Man !!! Thats much more like it. I shall be calling them tomorrow.
Thanks again
Rich.
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Re: 24v Steering rack removal.
« Reply #19 on: Jul 3rd, 2008, 2:09pm » |
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I finally got around to changing the rack last weekend...Low and Behold when I get under the car.I find the rack is diffrent to the one from buyparts.co.uk  on speaking to them.."well thats the part thats listed, We'll arrange a refund". So I got onto fordparts.co.uk. Who took the chassis No. Only to reply. Unfortunatley,
It looks like from the options you have speed sensetive steering.
That rack is now No longer Avaliable through Ford.
I havbe just done a search on the obsolete system and there are none in the U.K. or Europe.
I have sent a picture incase its 1 of the internal parts gone that you can get.
Sorry we are unable to help with your enquiry.........
First question: Has anyone made a repair to one of these racks.
second question: Could I fit another rack without the speed senstive steering?
Third Question: Anyone know of a 24v breaking with speed sensitive steering.?
As ever any advice welcome. I am getting to think of buying another 24v and keeping this one for spares, I am using almost as much steering fluid as I am petrol
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