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| Author | Subject: Fitting new steering rack - remove subframe?! |
 raunchz
Regular  Location: Wythall, Birmingham Registered: 16 Jun 2013 Posts: 194 Status: Offline |
Post #1
Just after a bit of advice.I want to fit a 2.6 steering rack, and eventually need to fit a new clutch. Do I need to remove the subframe to do either of those? Ideally want to fit the new steering rack first then do the clutch later on but if the subframe needs to be dropped, or makes the jobs a lot easier, then I'll do them at the same time. Any advice?? Also was going to do them myself, do'able with only one pair of hands?! |
 Posted 9th May 2014 at 20:36
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bigbadbowen
Seasoned Pro  Location: Winchester Registered: 21 Nov 2003 Posts: 13,753 Status: Offline |
Post #2
You will prob need to drop the subframe to do the rack so while it's out the way might as well drop the box. If you have never done either then good luck the box is a swine every time and needs 2 people. I would defo in list the help of someone who knows what they are doing |
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Posted 9th May 2014 at 20:44
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craig903
Regular  Location: whitstable Registered: 08 Jul 2013 Posts: 273 Status: Offline |
Post #3
as far as i'm aware you have to take subframe off. ________________________________________ 208 GTI OwnerTurbo'd '6 project - work in progress |
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Posted 9th May 2014 at 20:49
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,838 Status: Offline |
Post #4
no need to drop the subframe but loosening it will help.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 9th May 2014 at 20:54
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chiefton
Seasoned Pro  Location: cranleigh Registered: 09 Dec 2012 Posts: 1,195 Status: Offline |
Post #5
clutch Is defo 2 man job to get box back in,iv just done mine on my own and getting the box back in and clutch fork lined up was a right b**ch on my own!!!Alsoif never done anything like that before,get some one who has to help/get them to do as is fairly big job! Just drop subframe a lil to make easier as welshpug said,but doesnt need to be fully removed  ________________________________________ cherry rallye daily (the money pit) |
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Posted 9th May 2014 at 21:20
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demondriverdan
Seasoned Pro  Location: Londinium Registered: 29 Nov 2010 Posts: 2,665 Status: Offline |
Post #6
We managed to get the steering rack out without dropping the subframe but then we had the engine out so was much easier to move around. It's possible to pull it out of the passenger side but you will need to remove the 2 pipes that connect the ram to the rack in order for it to fit.Dropping the subframe a bit might be easier. ________________________________________ Rallye Race Car |
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Posted 10th May 2014 at 02:17
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raunchz
Regular Location: Wythall, Birmingham Registered: 16 Jun 2013 Posts: 194 Status: Offline |
Post #7
Thanks guys, sounds like i'll just do it all at the same time.Changed saxo/106 gearboxes by myself before so might give it a shot as cant imagine the 306 box is a lot heavier?! - my main worry was whether there was anything that definitely needed more than 2 hands to do. I think my main trouble will be undo'ing the hub nuts myself, will have to get someone to step on the brake. |
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Posted 10th May 2014 at 07:21
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,305 Status: Offline |
Post #8
raunchz wrote: I think my main trouble will be undo'ing the hub nuts myself, will have to get someone to step on the brake. Do you have the spare steel wheel? If you can't source an assistant, pop that on as you can get access to the hub nut then with the car back on the ground and in gear, handbrake on etc. ________________________________________  |
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Posted 10th May 2014 at 10:32
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raunchz
Regular Location: Wythall, Birmingham Registered: 16 Jun 2013 Posts: 194 Status: Offline |
Post #9
dangti6 wrote: raunchz wrote: I think my main trouble will be undo'ing the hub nuts myself, will have to get someone to step on the brake. Do you have the spare steel wheel? If you can't source an assistant, pop that on as you can get access to the hub nut then with the car back on the ground and in gear, handbrake on etc. Good shout, will use the spare steel under the boot floor. Class advice, didn't think of that!! |
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Posted 10th May 2014 at 10:47
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raunchz
Regular Location: Wythall, Birmingham Registered: 16 Jun 2013 Posts: 194 Status: Offline |
Post #10
Anyone have a rough idea of how long it'd take to drop the subframe?Probably leave the wishbones on the subframe and just undo the ball joints to drop it. Also, from looking underneath to remove it, it's just a matter of: - Disconnect the steering column UV joint with the rack - Remove the 2 power steering hoses from the rack - Disconnect the rear engine mount - Pop gear linkages off - remove 4 rear bolts, and the 4 13mm bolts on the front subframe cups and the frame is good to drop? |
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Posted 10th May 2014 at 15:30
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro  Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #11
might I suggest tackling the front subframe bolts first as sometimes they like to snap.  ________________________________________ I'm Si btw Night Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper  - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 11th May 2014 at 08:41
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