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Steering Rack fitment on Mark 1
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 2:26 pm
by billycooper
Can someone explain to me the ins and outs of fitting a new later type steering rack to a Mk 1 ?
Do the splines fit the Mk 1 Column ?
And can i use the Mk 1 Steering arms ?
Re: Steering Rack fitment on Mark 1
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 2:48 pm
by mk1
It is a straight swap, column etc match. But you do need to change the steering arms to match the rack.
Re: Steering Rack fitment on Mark 1
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 3:10 pm
by billycooper
So in other words, (for the educationally challenged like myself !) i need to fit later steering arms ?
thanks Mark
Re: Steering Rack fitment on Mark 1
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 3:13 pm
by rich@minispares.com
yes, otherwise the akerman is all wrong and they steer like a pig!
Re: Steering Rack fitment on Mark 1
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 3:13 pm
by mk1
Exactly.
A MK1 Rack uses MK1 steering arms.
A MK2 on rack uses MK2 on Steering arms.
They can be easily swapped over by removing the two bolts in the top of the hub, swapping the arms & replacing the bolts remembering to replace the lock washers at the same time.
Re: Steering Rack fitment on Mark 1
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 3:18 pm
by billycooper
Cheers chaps, thats great
Re: Steering Rack fitment on Mark 1
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 5:55 pm
by newtune
Rich can u get mk2 S arms ?
james
Re: Steering Rack fitment on Mark 1
Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2014 10:25 pm
by Spider