PS tie-rod replacement Q

[rocco16v at netzero.net (L F)]

Hmmmm, I see how the Bentley does it.  
Since they show the rack held in a vise (soft-jawed) after removal, I would think you could grab the protruding end(s) of the rack with a big pair of ViseGrips/C-clamp/pipe wrench (protect the rack with aluminum or brass sheet of sufficient thickness) and hold it that way while torqueing the TRE nuts.  52 lbs/ft is a lot, but you could brace the grips/clamp/wrench against the body perhaps.
  OR just bench-press that big ol' vise up under there and grab it!!!!
Larry
sandiego16v

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Daun Yeagley 
  To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org 
  Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 2:32 PM
  Subject: PS tie-rod replacement Q


  So the Bentley recommends removing the rack from the car. 
  Tell me there's a better way.  How do you secure the rack's
  shaft while loosening the tie-rod?

  This is on the 16v w/ power steering.  Different from
  manual rack cars.


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