[Shotimes] Re: Mobil1 ATF for steering?

[Steve Weinrich]

Get a new Teflon ring.  Do NOT use teflon tape.  You don't want to have to
do this again.  In fact, get a spare or two.

Dropping the subframe does make it pretty easy!


----- Original Message -----
From: <ianf@eden.rutgers.edu>
To: "Steve Weinrich" <stevwein@swbell.net>; <TechSHO@topica.com>;
"SHOTimes-Mailing List" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 9:44 AM
Subject: [Shotimes] Re: Mobil1 ATF for steering?


> thanks..I removed the rack on Sunday night after attempting to remove
> my inner tie rods and stripping the threads on the rack. We decided
> that dropping the subframe completely would be the easiest way to
> reinstall the new rack.
>
> My old rack had a washer and some sort of clear teflon ring on one of
> the lines. I can probably reuse these or get teflon tape since I forgot
> to get the seals. If I have time, I'll go back to the dealer and try to
> get them..
>
> Thanks
> Ian
>
>
> > Mobil 1 ATF is fine. You can use cheap type F to flush the system, if
> > desired.
> >
> > Capacity is listed in your owner's manual if you still have it. It's
> not
> > very much.  I bought 3 qts and had plenty left over after flushing
> some
> > through.  I think 0.8 qts sounds familiar.
> >
> > DO perform the purge per the Helms.  Disconnect the DIS to keep the
> engine
> > from firing, then crank it to pump out the old fluid.  When you
> refill the
> > system, doo the same, turning the steering wheel from stop to stop to
> purge
> > the air from the system.  If, after performing this purge procedure,
> you
> > still have symptoms of air (whining from the pump, in particular) in
> the
> > system, you may have to perform the vacuum assisted purge.
> >
> > Tips:
> >
> > 1.)  Make sure you have several of the Teflon seals before you start.
> > They're about 75 cents each at the dealer.  Also make sure that you
> have a
> > nice large punch to use for stretchng the seal.
> >
> > 2.)  Make sure the check valve (if reinstalled) is fully seated into
> the
> > pressure inlet of the rack.  I found out the hard way what happens if
> you
> > don't and you install the pressure fitting and tighten it down.  It
> will pop
> > the quick-connect fitting apart and cause your PS fluid to puke onto
> the
> > floor when the system pressurizes.  I am currently running with the
> check
> > valve removed with no apparent ill effects.  YMMV.
> >
> > 3.)  You can connect and disconnect those fittings from the top if you
> > remove the air inlet hose and a few other odds and ends.  I found top
> access
> > to be easier than going in from the wheel well. A stubby 18 mm wrench
> is
> > easier to use in there than is a long wrench (once the flare nut is
> > loosened).
> >
> > 4.)  Get some eye protection glasses.  PS fluid dripping into your
> face is a
> > problem.
> >
> > 5.)  Thoroughly wash the underside of the rack and through the
> wheelwells.
> > Anything you wash off won't drop onto your face while you're under
> there.
> >
> > 6.)  Be patient when removing the rack through the driver's side
> wheel well.
> > I had to gently force some of the brake lines to the side in order to
> clear
> > them with the rack's input gear housing.  Take your time and be
> gentle,
> > otherwise you can break these lines.
> >
> > 7.)  If you have a VAPS equipped rack, you might need to remove the
> VAPS
> > motor in order to get the rack out.  Not positive about that one.
> >
> > 8.)  Might as well put new outer TREs on there while you're at it.
> >
> > 9.)  If you drop the rear of the subframe, things might get easier.  I
> > haven't tried that, but it would make sense.
> >
> > Good luck,
> >
> > Steve
> >
> >
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <ianf@eden.rutgers.edu>
> > To: "SHOTimes-Mailing List" <shotimes@autox.team.net>
> > Cc: <TechSHO@topica.com>
> > Sent: Wednesday, November 13, 2002 9:06 AM
> > Subject: Mobil1 ATF for steering?
> >
> >
> > Would Mobil 1 ATF be a good, safe and compatiable fluid for use in the
> > SHO's steering system? I'm putting a new rack in tonight. Wahoo!
> >
> > How many quarts should it take? The best method of draining and
> > flushing would be to disconnect the cooler return line and run the
> > motor, correct?
> >
> > Does anyone actually bleed the rack per the Helms? Some have said that
> > it will bleed itself over time.
> >
> > Hints, tips and suggestions welcome.
> >
> > Thanks
> > Ian
> > 93 mtx -less and less problems everday. :)
> > 91 Nissan 300ZX TT 5 speed - last day with it :(
> >
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