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    1998 Corolla Rack and Pinion DIY

    unbolt the rear engine monuts bolt underneath (3 boltd) and through driverside wheel well (17mm bolt). Now the mount is able to tilt and wiggle, but not able remove completely since only need few inches of dropping subframe and clearence to loosen the RACK mounting bolt i have mentioned!! Just...
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    1998 Corolla Rack and Pinion DIY

    Before dropping the Subframe, CENTER the STEERING WHEEL with seat belt! I reommend ALIGNMENT anyway after the job done, but do the best to get eveything line up as usuall! Loosen the Adjusting nut on the both OUTER TIE ROD First just a few turns then tighten again with finger! Count the...
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    1998 Corolla Rack and Pinion DIY

    loosen the both pipe thread at rack assembly with a crowfoot socket or flare nut wrench (17mm). Unthread the left piple first to remove completlely, then the right side pipe which can manage to flex along away from the rack assembly. Drain the remaining fluid into container. Jack up the car and...
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    1998 Corolla Rack and Pinion DIY

    Loosen the lower rack heat shield 2 nuts 10mm Loosen and remove the O2 sensor
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    1998 Corolla Rack and Pinion DIY

    remove the exhaust heat shield for more access and clearence! Make sure to spray some penetrated oil on the bolt for loosen. Also remove the upper rack heat shield 2 nuts and 1 bolt (10mm)
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    1998 Corolla Rack and Pinion DIY

    DIY of PWR steering Rack N pinion project. Some suggest dropping the subframe partially, some suggest remove subframe completely! Both way I have experience PROs and Cons! Details info and Pics will be posted for update! Tools for DIY: 10, 12, 14, 17, 19mm sockets, wrench, and all size...
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