steering rack bushing ? April 12, 2008, 06:30:06 PM the rack to k member bushings with the 2 thru bolts. howbig of a pain in the b--t are they to change [88 XR7]does the whole thing have to be removed-tie rod endsand all. one bushing isnt looking new. thanks for anyhelp. --irv tomsare there other racks that bolt in besides cougarand tbird ? Quote Selected
steering rack bushing ? Reply #1 – April 12, 2008, 08:59:16 PM Fox Mustang racks are the same.On my last Bird,I pulled mine and installed new bushings,new boots and tie rods.Might as well since you have it apart if the rack is still sporting all the factory pieces. Quote Selected
steering rack bushing ? Reply #2 – April 14, 2008, 01:20:34 PM It's easy to do, just disconnect the steering shaft where it goes into the rack, and then slide the rack forward off of the studs, you do not have to take the tie rods loose. Quote Selected
steering rack bushing ? Reply #3 – April 14, 2008, 01:44:34 PM In some cases, the steering rack connection doesn't have to be undone. Quote Selected
steering rack bushing ? Reply #4 – April 16, 2008, 05:00:13 PM my mechanic friend said they were a pain in thea--. didnt bother me 'cause i let him do it.--irv Quote Selected