Steering rack rebuild.

[Mike J]

I plan to rebuild my steering rack ,which is dumping ever increasing amounts of fluid. I can't find a good guide for doing this. The one in the workshop manual isn't very comprehensive. Any body done this before. I know most will say go for a replacement, but I'm partly curious and totally skint so having bought the seals thought I would have a go. Mike

[V Mad]

I did mine and it works fine. Have a look at this earlier thread Recon 'Steering Rack Suppliers?' Some info there. Follow the ROM or Haynes guides. I have some pictures too which might help.

[Arbman Al]

I did mine and it works fine. Have a look at this earlier thread Recon 'Steering Rack Suppliers?' Some info there. Follow the ROM or Haynes guides. I have some pictures too which might help.

Here is a link for you:

http://www.stag.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?19568-Recon-Steering-Rack-Suppliers

[milothedog]

I plan to rebuild my steering rack ,which is dumping ever increasing amounts of fluid. I can't find a good guide for doing this. The one in the workshop manual isn't very comprehensive. Any body done this before. I know most will say go for a replacement, but I'm partly curious and totally skint so having bought the seals thought I would have a go. Mike

It's not a difficult thing to do but if there is any sign of scoring on the rack where it contacts the seals you are wasting your time.

The ROM tells you all you need to know, cleanliness and lots of new PAS fluid on reassembly are the key things to remember.

Ian

[Staghound]

Have a go...done mine a while back, but can not check it yet as car is not yet finished. The white ptfe washers will grant you hours of joy, they will stretch over to fit but don't shrink back to size. You need to get them back in the tube to force them down to size again...just my experience.

Andrew.

[DJT]

Try this: http://www.triumphstag.net/start/index.htm

From the LH index panel select Technical Area => Suspension & Steering. Then scroll down to find the instructions for dismantling power steering rack, and link to diagram 57.07. This is followed by Assembling Power Steering Rack. There is also good info on the control valve.

[flying farmer]

Personally I replaced the leaking seals on the rack and left the control valve assembly alone on a "if it ain't broke don't fix it" basis.
Done this twice now with the Stag and the Estate, and will do the same on the project stag if it leaks (it looks like it has already been done but has been stood for years)

Neil

[wilf]

Probably some good pics on the "bavarian stag" thread?

[Mike J]

Thanks every one, feeling a bit more confident about it. Haynes useless for this task I'm afraid. Will take pics as I go for future reference. Mike

[jusm]

Thanks every one, feeling a bit more confident about it. Haynes useless for this task I'm afraid. Will take pics as I go for future reference. Mike

Hi Mike, I'm about to undertake the same job so would love if you do a photo thread.
I have some instructions Paddocks or Wards (cant remember which) sent me when I bought the rebuild kit if you are interested.

Cheers
Justin

[V Mad]

Hope this is useful
steering rack overhaul 001.jpg

[KOY 23]

Are they all the bits you had left over after reassembly?

[Mike J]

Mine seems to be leaking from the casing itself. only when it's pressurised, so will continue with the bandages until it starts to rain. First challenge is to remove the casing. Is there a certain sized C spanner I should use. Mike.

[MandM]

Try this: http://www.triumphstag.net/start/index.htm

From the LH index panel select Technical Area => Suspension & Steering. Then scroll down to find the instructions for dismantling power steering rack, and link to diagram 57.07. This is followed by Assembling Power Steering Rack. There is also good info on the control valve.

Hi Guys need you help, have bumped this up to date, as having trouble removing the screwed ring that holds the end housing on the rack, I do not have tool no S355, have tried tapping the ring, but too no avail.


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[milothedog]

Hi Guys need you help, have bumped this up to date, as having trouble removing the screwed ring that holds the end housing on the rack, I do not have tool no S355, have tried tapping the ring, but too no avail.


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Just hit it a bit harder Martin, it will move with a blunt drift and club hammer.

Ian.