Playing about with the subframe will just cause you much more work, the rack is bolted to it anyway, and the rack can be removed without touching the subframe.
Dave
ZX Power Steering.
Moderator: RichardW
Dave, I decided to leave this job until I've got a replacment rack available.
As a matter of interest I changed the lower engine mount on Sunday and removed the right hand driveshaft to remove the casting from the car.
With the driveshaft removed you get quite a good view of the hydraulic connections to the rack. I would fancy my chances of undoing them with a flared spanner.
I'll see how I get on when the time comes but I might remove the drivehsaft if I'm struggling.
Thanks for the advice.
Alan.
As a matter of interest I changed the lower engine mount on Sunday and removed the right hand driveshaft to remove the casting from the car.
With the driveshaft removed you get quite a good view of the hydraulic connections to the rack. I would fancy my chances of undoing them with a flared spanner.
I'll see how I get on when the time comes but I might remove the drivehsaft if I'm struggling.
Thanks for the advice.
Alan.