Re: [TECH] replacing tie rods....

["Joe Doty" <rocco2nr@hotmail.com>]

Hellllz no.  Please dont take out the PS pump or rack.  Turn the steering 
wheel to full lock either direction, and that will get them far out enough 
to allow you to get in there with a big adjustable (or appropriately sized 
normal wrench) to break them loose.  The OEM tie rods are kind of a bitch in 
that they dont get easy to take off once the threads are broken loose.  
You'll probably have to struggle with 1/4 turns.  But the replacement ones I 
got were much easier to deal with.

Also, be sure to do a shadetree alignment with a measuring tape and chalk.  
Dont trust the amount of thread sticking out like I did :)

HTH
Joe

>  ..on a car with power steering.  Car in question is 1987 16v rocco.  
>Bentley recommends removing the steering rack to remove the tie rods.  They 
>also recommend removing the exhaust manifold in order to remove the 
>steering rack.  Sounds pretty involved.
>
>Anyone been there done that and have any better ideas?  Bentley isn't 
>always accurate in what you have to do to get the job done.  Case in point, 
>Bentely recommends to remove the alternator and AC compressor when 
>replacing the thermostat on a car with power steering.  Well, if you access 
>the thermostat from below the car, all you have to do is remove the power 
>steering pump and bracket.


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