75 mk1 steering rack won't leave the column

jmh2929 · 23rd July 2019, 20:47

Hi, Ive followed the Haines book to remove a steering rack. Taken out the pinch bolt at bottom of column but the universal won't move. Fully prepared rack for removal, it's completely free, but still can't remove from the U/J. Any ideas? What am I missing?

jmh2929 · 24th July 2019, 09:45

The U/J was extremely tight on the pinion. the use of an old screwdriver as a wedge started it moving, then with a few grunts, heaves and leverage, it came.

23rd July 2019, 20:47	#1
jmh2929 Regular poster ROVER 75 Connie SE CDTI and a Connie tourer CDTI Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Llandissilio Posts: 57 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	75 mk1 steering rack won't leave the column Hi, Ive followed the Haines book to remove a steering rack. Taken out the pinch bolt at bottom of column but the universal won't move. Fully prepared rack for removal, it's completely free, but still can't remove from the U/J. Any ideas? What am I missing? __________________ John, New to the 75 and well hooked

24th July 2019, 09:45	#2
jmh2929 Regular poster ROVER 75 Connie SE CDTI and a Connie tourer CDTI Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Llandissilio Posts: 57 Thanks: 21 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	It's off The U/J was extremely tight on the pinion. the use of an old screwdriver as a wedge started it moving, then with a few grunts, heaves and leverage, it came. __________________ John, New to the 75 and well hooked

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