E30 Rack And Pinion Removal

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E30 rack and pinion removal.

There are two ways to remove an e30 steering rack. The problem with removing the steering rack is the clearance between the oil pan and the rack is too tight to simply un bolt the rack and pull it out. 95 m3 had a 3 0 turns lock to lock rack and a 2 8l z3 96 had a 2 7. There are 3 different ratios that bmw e36 cars came equipped with.

All non m 3 series coupes and sedans 92 98 came with a 3 2 turns lock to lock rack. How to service bmw power steering fluid and what kind to use m3 e36 e34 e38 e39 e90 e92 m5 e60 e61 duration. The right way and the cheater way. In this video i will show you how to install an e36 steering rack on the e30 with the m20 engine.

Ii put wood under engine and jack up about 1 5. One of the best features of any e30 is the steering feel. Jack up the vehicle and set it on jack stands. Remove the tie rod ends from the strut.

Instead of bending subframe tabs to remove steering rack knuckle because the front end is already jacked up off the ground you could also i undo two 17mm nuts on engine mounts to subframe. None of this namby pamby electric power steering just a good old fashioned rack and pinion setup so that you can feel the road with your fingertips via the steering wheel. To install new steering rack in your e30 not equipped with an airbag you will need to shorten you steering knuckle if you have an airbag e30 you dont need to shorten it. M3s and m z3s 96 had a 3 2 ratio rack as well.