removing power steering ! - Page 3 - Saxperience

Crocko2 · 11th November 2018, 19:53

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Originally Posted by sexy_gt

completely removed a rack with the engine and inlet (16v) on once. if it wasn't for a mate helping it would not of happened lol

Well I bought a new set of extended hex keys thinking that would help, but still no joy!

I'm worried that taking more stuff - inlet manifold etc is above my skill set... and likely to result in some further wreaking of stuff.

Gotta get the power steering out though. I can't be defeated by this!!!

Crocko2 · 25th February 2019, 18:49

Well I have just returned to attempt this again after 3 months of modding work. And surprise surprise I still cannot get the ram out!!! Have tried drilling the bolt but just isn't enough room to gain access. I cannot believe how fiddly this simple task is!! There must be an obvious thing I am missing!?
I understand there are just 2 bolts holding the ram in. As I am ditching the pas I'm not too worried about butchering the thread or anything, but as access is so limited, I can't even smash it with an oversized torx bit...
I assume the metal piping is all connected to the ram and nothing needs to be 're-bolted' after I get the 2 bolts out?

MartinObviously · 28th February 2019, 23:29

Yes the bolt that holds the ram nearest the drivers side will need to be re-used or a new bolt put in its place.

It's a fine pitch thread bolt too, I want to say it's M10x1.25 and about 50mm long.

Not sure about the other end, it's been so long I can't even remember now.