B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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Does anyone know how to disassemble the steering rack? I'm trying to rebuild but can't figure out how to get it apart... Help!Image
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- 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro

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- 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
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B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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Got part of it but need help getting the spline part out

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Casey O

Current Attire:
- 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro

Past Projects:
- 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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Solution? Hold pinion and tap housing with hammer

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Casey O

Current Attire:
- 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro

Past Projects:
- 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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Yessss! Rebuilt rack!Image
Casey O

Current Attire:
- 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro

Past Projects:
- 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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what new parts went in?
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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A whole lot of seals and orings
Casey O

Current Attire:
- 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro

Past Projects:
- 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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pn's?
pleease
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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This link helps: http://www.s2forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25808

And PN is 219 9109 by Eldemann
Casey O

Current Attire:
- 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro

Past Projects:
- 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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thx
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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Nice work, I might have to fo this. I have 3 racks lieing around. Maybe a good rebuild on one of them would be a good think.
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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Please note that the PN of the kit listed does not come with any of the disassembly or install tools.
Casey O

Current Attire:
- 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro

Past Projects:
- 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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I was hoping for more pics of the process so I could feel alright with buying a shorter rack at a (comparatively) premium price, haha
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Re: B3/B4 90 steering rack disassembly??

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Yea didn't have the plan of documenting the rebuild from the start so I didn't take many pictures.... The hardest part was getting the seal out of the end of the rack where the steering rod or whatever it's called comes through. You need a slide hammer to remove it correctly and then there are some install tools as well to prevent any damage to the new seal when you reinstall that I didn't have, so it was a gamble. We'll see if it leaks after I get the motor back together.
Casey O

Current Attire:
- 2007 Audi A3 3.2 quattro

Past Projects:
- 07 Cooper S - 91 200 20vt - 91 90 20v - 85 4000CS - 96 Audi Cabriolet 5 Spd - 02 A4 1.8T - 91 V8 5 Spd - 01 A6 2.7T 6 Spd Sport - 86 5000CS - 91 100
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