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Re: [Mgs] LHD Dr Side Engine Mount

To: "Dan DiBiase" <d_dibiase@yahoo.com>, <mg-mgb@yahoogroups.com>, "MG
Subject: Re: [Mgs] LHD Dr Side Engine Mount
From: "Paul Hunt" <paul.hunt1@blueyonder.co.uk>
Date: Tue, 17 Jun 2008 08:28:55 +0100
It's easiest to pull the whole rack.  Undo just the bottom joint on the UJ,
the rack shaft should have just a location notch (not a groove all the way
round like the column shaft) so it only goes back in the same position it
comes out.  If you haven't got a scissors-type taper cracker to remove the
track-rod ends from the steering arms then remove the steering arms from the
hub instead.  When removing the four bolts attaching the rack casing to the
cross-member look carefully for any shims and make sure they go back exactly
where you found them.  If you upset the alignment you get premature wear and
possibly breakage of the UJ and pinion bearing.  When you are ready to pull
the rack if it doesn't slide out of the UJ, even with something wedged in the
slot in the UJ, then have someone pull on the rack casing while you tap the
bottom of the UJ up towards the steering wheel.  When reinserting the shaft to
the UJ as I say it only goes in in one position or you won't be able to get
the bolt through, count the splines that are cut through by the notch either
side of the split in the UJ to make sure it is correctly inserted before
driving it in all the way.  If it is tight use a block between the top of the
UJ and the bulkhead as a buffer and tap the bottom of the casting using a
block of wood as a shock absorber.

PaulH.
  ----- Original Message -----
  ... I'm a little confused on exactly what part(s)
  of the steering shaft needs to be removed to get to the nut.
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