replacing steering rack, cut the bolt?

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May 23, 2007 | 04:38 PM

michaelxx16

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replacing steering rack, cut the bolt?

I am in the process of replacing my rack, and everythings ready to come off, but the drivers side bolt that's in the x-member is 2 long, or I need to take off the oilpan to remove it? What should I do? Help is greatttlyyyy appreciated

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Michael

May 23, 2007 | 05:01 PM

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Undo the motor mount on that side and jack up the engine, then the bolt comes out. When you reinstall it, put the nut on top, that way if you ever have to do it again it will save you some time.

May 23, 2007 | 06:33 PM

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Ok, what should I jack the motor up on? Like where at on the motor, I'm a little iffy on jackin **** up on my car, and should I go ahead and change the motormounts while I'm doin this?(car has 100k miles on it) how hard is it if I should? And which ones should I use? Polyurethane? Etc most of my bushings are shotttt as in tearing,,

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May 23, 2007 | 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by michaelxx16

You could replace them if you wanted. The way I am telling you to loosen them, you wouldn't actually be removing the mount, just pulling the bolt out that holds it together. Actually changing them is kind of a bitch. I would go with stock replacements, as poly mounts will transmit a lot of noise and vibration to the inside of the car.

I put a wood block under my oil pan and jacked it up there.