[mjr]

Question. I understand you can remove the rack from the passanger side by jacking the engine up an inch or so. So is there enough vertical play without damage, in the drive shaft and exhausts to unbolt the engine mounts and jack up an 1 nch or 2 without actually disconnecting them?

 

[tomhenneka]

On the 4 cylinder car, you only need to raise the engine 1/4 to 1/2 inch. I do not loosen anything.

 

[krazymaan]

Just curious but are you sure your rack is bad and not the steering knuckle/joint?

 

[tomhenneka]

I forgot to mention that I always take the rack out on the driver's side.

 

[Scott in MN]

I had a heck of a time removing mine through the drivers side. I brought the engine up as far as I could but the splined output stub still would not clear. I ended up notching the opening a little bit which I welded up later. Try not to do what I did.

All is well now and the new tie rods result in a much improved ride.

 

[mjr]

Just curious but are you sure your rack is bad and not the steering knuckle/joint?

Nothing wrong with the rack, Im swapping it out for a Milano power rack. its easiest I undersatand to remove it from the left side of the car, or passanger side in a Euro model anyway. GTV6 not 4 cylinder.