Steering rack help

[Danevansgolf]

Hi there can anyone help me... My steering rack on my 91plate m100 se needs replacing/ refurb. I have found a new rack from an s2 model, would these be identical ?? Can someone advise me please.

[John_W]

Not identical, but interchangeable. The S2 rack is supposed to be better (different valving I think).
But why does it need replaced? If it's just a bit of play, the SE rack has some adjustment (or at least mine was adjusted by the mechanic).
John

[Danevansgolf]

Power steering has failed.. Pump works fine and hoses are all ok... Been told the seals will have been corroded, as the car was left in a sad place for five years ,outside with no cover on in good old wales.. I can refurb the old one for a couple of hundred but have seen one on ebay going for a bit cheaper, stated as new. Not sure with it though. Have a friend who is willing to take it apart.

[trig]

If you miss out on the S2 rack on e/bay I have a 92 SE rack in Bristol if you still need one , its in perfect working condition £50

[Ted]

Not identical, but interchangeable. The S2 rack is supposed to be better (different valving I think).
But why does it need replaced? If it's just a bit of play, the SE rack has some adjustment (or at least mine was adjusted by the mechanic).
John

Hi,

The steering rack of my SE has a bit of play. I've never seen I could ajust it. Could you tell me how to procced, or where to find informations? I don't think I heard about it in the manual.

Many thanks

[baldyash]

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Just got the car back as I had a bit of play in the steering. It adjusted out! There's a adjuster ---lock nut & alan socket.

[andy b]

i need to adjust the ball joint on the end of the rack (track control arm) any one got a rack out of the car and could they post a picture is the not screwed on or is it peened over is it adjustable to take up slight play.
andy b

[discovery1]

Andy , did you sort this problem? If so how.

[Danevansgolf]

All sorted, ended up sending my original back for a refurb. Taking out the rack was very straight forward, but replacing was very difficult, as trying to connect back to the steering column was very challenging, but got there in the end..