Steering coupler

[Roady]

Tried installing a new coupler today (got the old one out with some wriggling) but after battling with the bolts for an hour I’ve given up for the day.

 

Will undo the 4 steering rack bolts tomorrow to make is easier unless anyone else has any suggestions??

 

Cheers

[Roady]

For the record (anyone one else doing this) - this could be around a 20-30min job.  
 

It all depends on where you, previous owner has the steering linkage positioned and if you have a steering column which has some ability to lengthen.  In my case the linkage was at its maximum length and therefore the steering column had no adjustability, meaning I needed to create room.

 

Don’t waste time trying to move the steering rack - I recommend you undo the 8 bolts of the steering column (4 fire wall and 4 under the dash) and pull the steering column slightly (1 inch) into the car, then you can fit all bolts and new coupler first, then re-connect steering linkage.  Whole process would take about 30-60mins... Not 3 hours as I have just managed!

 

Good luck