1998 940 Celebration Steering Rack change

volvogriff · May 21st, 2020, 05:18

Hi all, my 940 steering rack has failed and dumped all the fluid. I've never changed one before and was seeking advice on how big of a job this is to do, how long, difficulty and any special tools etc? If it a headache I need to get the car trailered off to a local garage with extra expense etc.

Refurbished racks
www.lionautomotive.co.uk

360beast · May 21st, 2020, 07:27

Undo the two unions on the rack to drain the fluid out.

Undo track rod ends nut and hit the hub mounting for it to pop it out.

Two bolts with a nut secure it to the subframe, undo them and pull the bolts out.

Drop the rack down.

The last one undid the one bolt has galvonic corroded inside the rack housing so I currently have a sub frame stuck with a rack on it! I've tried besting g it and heating it but no go so I need an air punch to get it out.

volvogriff · May 21st, 2020, 08:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360beast

Undo the two unions on the rack to drain the fluid out.

Undo track rod ends nut and hit the hub mounting for it to pop it out.

Two bolts with a nut secure it to the subframe, undo them and pull the bolts out.

Drop the rack down.

The last one undid the one bolt has galvonic corroded inside the rack housing so I currently have a sub frame stuck with a rack on it! I've tried besting g it and heating it but no go so I need an air punch to get it out.

Thanks for the info, in theory it sounds simple, knowing my luck it will be a nightmare.

griston64 · May 21st, 2020, 09:33

It is simple. Two bolts through subframe can be bu**ers. Give your nuts a good soaking with penetrating oil beforehand

Ian21401 · May 21st, 2020, 10:04

Re that refurbed steering rack that you posted about back in March.
Did it fit into the subframe without any issues and is it performing satisfactorily?You said that you would update me.
Also, were the return pipes metal or flexible? I have been advised locally that as they are simply returning the fluid they are not under pressure and flexible is acceptable. I don’t know whether that is correct or not.

griston64 · May 21st, 2020, 10:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ian21401

Re that refurbed steering rack that you posted about back in March.
Did it fit into the subframe without any issues and is it performing satisfactorily?You said that you would update me.
Also, were the return pipes metal or flexible? I have been advised locally that as they are simply returning the fluid they are not under pressure and flexible is acceptable. I don’t know whether that is correct or not.

I've not fitted yet Ian as I'm still waiting on some parts from FRF. I'm replacing front subframe and engine mounts at the same time so will do the whole job in one go. If I get a chance this weekend I'll try and trial fit the new rack into my new subframe

Cheers

Mark

May 21st, 2020, 05:18	#1
volvogriff Member Last Online: Mar 10th, 2024 20:24 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Kuala Lumpur	1998 940 Celebration Steering Rack change Hi all, my 940 steering rack has failed and dumped all the fluid. I've never changed one before and was seeking advice on how big of a job this is to do, how long, difficulty and any special tools etc? If it a headache I need to get the car trailered off to a local garage with extra expense etc. Refurbished racks www.lionautomotive.co.uk __________________ 1993 240 2.4 SE Manual. 1990 240 2.0 GL Auto. 1998 940 2.3 LPT, auto.

May 21st, 2020, 09:33	#4
griston64 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:00 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lenzie	It is simple. Two bolts through subframe can be bu**ers. Give your nuts a good soaking with penetrating oil beforehand __________________ V70 D5 SE Geartronic 215bhp Saville Grey 2012MY 940 LPT Manual 1996 740 SE 1990

May 21st, 2020, 10:04	#5
Ian21401 Premier Member Last Online: Feb 11th, 2023 20:32 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Blyth, Northumberland	Mark. Re that refurbed steering rack that you posted about back in March. Did it fit into the subframe without any issues and is it performing satisfactorily?You said that you would update me. Also, were the return pipes metal or flexible? I have been advised locally that as they are simply returning the fluid they are not under pressure and flexible is acceptable. I don’t know whether that is correct or not. __________________ Ian. Since 2005: 1992 Volvo 940 estate 2.0L. Manual. Daily driver and workhorse.

May 21st, 2020, 07:27	#2
360beast Go redblock or go home Last Online: Yesterday 20:57 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: UK	Undo the two unions on the rack to drain the fluid out. Undo track rod ends nut and hit the hub mounting for it to pop it out. Two bolts with a nut secure it to the subframe, undo them and pull the bolts out. Drop the rack down. The last one undid the one bolt has galvonic corroded inside the rack housing so I currently have a sub frame stuck with a rack on it! I've tried besting g it and heating it but no go so I need an air punch to get it out.

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