Centering Steering Rack

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08-09-2018, 09:45 AM

yachtmanbuttson

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Centering Steering Rack

I read the write up about centering the steering rack in which it said to stick a ice pick through a hole under the steering rack. I can't find such a hole???

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08-09-2018, 10:10 AM

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+1. Same question!
Where is Jose?!??!

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08-09-2018, 11:00 AM

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This shows the location of the centralizing spot... use any thin tool...

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08-09-2018, 11:42 AM

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Roger to the rescue! Thanks Roger.

Wasn't expecting that...thought this was for centering the rack on the crossmember, which made little sense given the bushing mounts.

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08-09-2018, 12:04 PM

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Roger to the rescue! Thanks Roger.

Wasn't expecting that...thought this was for centering the rack on the crossmember, which made little sense given the bushing mounts.

And I thought mine was a grease nipple?

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08-09-2018, 01:45 PM

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That is the "luxury" of having the Jag Parts and Service Manual CD...

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08-10-2018, 05:53 AM

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download the service manual boys!

I have all 15 sections in my website.

For Series 3. 1979 1/2 to 1987. (sounds like Harry Potter's 33 1/4 doesn't it?)

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08-10-2018, 06:52 AM

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This shows the location of the centralizing spot... use any thin tool...

That link seems to be broken ?

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08-10-2018, 07:49 AM

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I centered mine last night. The butt end of a 3/16" drill bit drops in very nicely. And yes mine is a grease nipple but I can find nothing in my service guide as to how much and how often to pump grease into it?

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