1998 XK8 Power steering problem (next question)
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1998 XK8 Power steering problem (next question)
I am looking on e-bay to find a re manufactured power steering rack. I see one advertised for a 1999-2006 model XK8 or XKR. Will this unit fit my 1998 model XK8? I see others advertised for 1997 - 2006 models. What would be different? Any help here is appreciated. Thanks.
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I had no idea about this and was hoping someone would know and post the answer!
As no one has, I've done some digging for information. As you can see from the Parts Catalogue, there's several P/N changes in the early VIN range. The P/N suffix changes but the core number MJC3901 remains the same:
Advertisers, particularly with used parts, don't seem clear on compatibility. There's only two certainties:
1. LHD and RHD are different
2. XK8 and XKR are different
You therefore need an XK8 rack because the XKR will not fit but, within this limitation, it appears that anything from 1997 to 2006 will fit.
Graham
As no one has, I've done some digging for information. As you can see from the Parts Catalogue, there's several P/N changes in the early VIN range. The P/N suffix changes but the core number MJC3901 remains the same:
Advertisers, particularly with used parts, don't seem clear on compatibility. There's only two certainties:
1. LHD and RHD are different
2. XK8 and XKR are different
You therefore need an XK8 rack because the XKR will not fit but, within this limitation, it appears that anything from 1997 to 2006 will fit.
Graham
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Hi Michelle,
I don't know if I can answer the question. But maybe I'm not sure what your asking. I just dropped my steering rack and didn't see any place where it can be shimmed and am not sure what benefit you are looking for here. Maybe by restating the question you will get more responses. Best of luck.
I don't know if I can answer the question. But maybe I'm not sure what your asking. I just dropped my steering rack and didn't see any place where it can be shimmed and am not sure what benefit you are looking for here. Maybe by restating the question you will get more responses. Best of luck.
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I am almost ready to reassemble my steering system. I ordered the rebuilt rack and it should be here any day now. I have two more questions.
1. What is the correct power steering fluid to use when replacing the old. Standard power steering fluid? automatic transmission fluid? A specially formulated fluid?
2. What is the best way to reconnect the rack to the steering column. I unhooked the universal joint from the splined shaft on the way out but am thinking that will be a pain in the you know what gong back in.
Any suggestions here are very much appreciated. So far you guys have been a big help with my project. Excellent forum!
Best regards,
Jeff
1. What is the correct power steering fluid to use when replacing the old. Standard power steering fluid? automatic transmission fluid? A specially formulated fluid?
2. What is the best way to reconnect the rack to the steering column. I unhooked the universal joint from the splined shaft on the way out but am thinking that will be a pain in the you know what gong back in.
Any suggestions here are very much appreciated. So far you guys have been a big help with my project. Excellent forum!
Best regards,
Jeff
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I am almost ready to reassemble my steering system. I ordered the rebuilt rack and it should be here any day now. I have two more questions.
1. What is the correct power steering fluid to use when replacing the old. Standard power steering fluid? automatic transmission fluid? A specially formulated fluid?
2. What is the best way to reconnect the rack to the steering column. I unhooked the universal joint from the splined shaft on the way out but am thinking that will be a pain in the you know what gong back in.
Any suggestions here are very much appreciated. So far you guys have been a big help with my project. Excellent forum!
Best regards,
Jeff
1. What is the correct power steering fluid to use when replacing the old. Standard power steering fluid? automatic transmission fluid? A specially formulated fluid?
2. What is the best way to reconnect the rack to the steering column. I unhooked the universal joint from the splined shaft on the way out but am thinking that will be a pain in the you know what gong back in.
Any suggestions here are very much appreciated. So far you guys have been a big help with my project. Excellent forum!
Best regards,
Jeff
If you find away to get that steering U-joint all the way back on the pinion shaft let me know. I managed to get mine about 2/3 of the way and just tightened it down. I don't think it's going to be able to come off since there's no real play at that point. I've taken several road trips and mine hasn't moved from where I set it. One of these days when I don't have anything better to do, I might give it another try.
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