Steering rack...manual...new pass side bushing...etc

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takza
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Steering rack...manual...new pass side bushing...etc

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Need to put a new pass side bushing in my manual steering rack. I once had a plastic one from the dealer...was told to use a hacksaw blade to carefully cut the old metal one out...the new plastic one just compresses (has a split) and thus fits inside the rack housing. Have since lost the new part....hope to get another one at $2 or so.

Drivers side uses the pinion preload adjustment as a bushing on that side....needs some snugging.

Pinion shaft bearings seem OK.

Question: has anyone done this job? Any pointers?

I'll be removing the rack since I also want to put in some rack mount bushings I have.
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