Rack & Pinion

cullens089 · Sep 25, 2009, 08:58 AM

Has anyone had to replace one and if so how did it go? i'm going to be replacing mine soon so i was just wondering if anyone could give me some insight on it.

lancer1.6 · Sep 28, 2009, 04:59 AM

u'r gonna have to take off ur subframe,replace the rack then put the subframe back..

mcgarvey · Sep 29, 2009, 05:57 AM

Yes you will have to lower the subframe. Disconnect the ball joints and the front and rear motor mounts. Leave the engine hanging from the mounts near the fenders. Much easier to do on a lift than on jackstands. Is your rack leaking?

cullens089 · Sep 29, 2009, 10:06 AM

yea im leaking from both sides.

cullens089 · Sep 30, 2009, 11:03 AM

im replacing all the tie rods also