Steering Rack

[asdf205 0]

Had a little accident in my 205 a few weeks back. I managed to snap the steering rack. I brought a 205 cti to take the rack (and other parts) from but it turns out the cti has powersteering so the racks are different. Where can i get a new rack from and is there a how to guide on how to remove/refit a new one?

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[Paul_13 212 1 Cars]

Source a second hand one on here

 

You will need the rack and lower column link. PM ryanstdt he has one but I have the lower column link.

 

It's a spline type as there are 2 types. (Square and splined)

 

Wouldn't get rid of the CTI the bits are worth money and will get snapped up on here

 

Also to remove the rack is 6 bolts, 2 x 16mm (I think) which connects the rack to the subframe. The 2 track rod end nuts (on the hub) and the last 2 you will find on the steering column/link

Edited January 20, 2010 by Paul_13

[Baz 421]

You can use the PAS rack from the CTI though, without the PAS ram/pump and associated parts. You'll effectively then have a slightly quicker rack too.

[asdf205 0]

I was under the impression that i coudnt use the rack from the cti. To be honest id rather keep the cti in one peice as ive been driving it around and i do quite like it. They also seem to be getting rarer (especially the 1.9 with electric hood). Ill have a look on here for a rack.

[eck_johnston 2]

Got one on ebay a wee while ago...

I was a bit dubious as it was only £25 or so, but it turned out it was a new/refurbed one, came with new tie-rods, and was good and tight in the right places.

I'm not terribly good with the old spanners but managed to fit it just fine - the haynes manual is perfectly adequate for the job.

[asdf205 0]

Thats cheaper then i was expecting. The only one i could find was a Quaife one and that was nearer £100. Ill have a look on ebay and see if there is anything.

[harley 0]

I replaced mine last month.

 

Got the part from panks (a local motorfactor) for £50ish i think. plus they wanted my old rack as part exchange.

 

Am pleased though as it came with the track rods already attached.

[harryskid 193]

Try PARTS GATEWAY.

www.partsgateway.co.uk

Harryskid

[Eunosfield 0]

From having a read I'm thinking of having a go at replacing the steering rack on mine, do you think it would be fairly straight forward bearing in mind I have very little mechanical experience?

I'd imagine I'd be looking at doing it from underneath on axle stands.

Mines a 1990 1.6GTI no power steering, does anyone know the range of cars I can pilfer a second hand rack from?