Hi Brad,
Mine took quite a bit of "persuasion"... I had replacement parts on
hand, so wasn't worried about anything but the steering box. I didn't
need to worry. I didn't break anything. Use a plastic mallet or
something like that. I just put mine in a vise, got a good grip on mine
with a large pair of pliers and pulled like crazy. (You do have the
circlip out, don't you?)
You can also tap on the bottom of the whole unit with a drift or
something, if needed. There is a flat plug at the very bottom of the
pinion that comes out through the top, as well.
Also, there is a pin that slides in beside the upper bushing, to keep
the whole unit from rotating in the housing. Watch for it and try not to
lose it. It would be pretty easy to make one, but even easier just not
to lose it in the first place (the voice of experience!)
Do me one small favor, please... when you disassemble, check the
location of the O-ring and let me know. I'm not sure I put mine back in
the right place. Thanx!
Alan Myers
San Jose, Calif.
'62 TR4 CT17602L
Brad Kahler wrote:
>
> Listers,
>
> I'm in the process of rebuilding the rack and pinion unit from my TR4. I've
> been able to remove everything with the exception of the pinion and the
> upper bushing. There is a lot of slop between the upper bushing and the
> pinion shaft so I definitely need to remove and replace the upper bushing.
> I had no problems removing the circlip. Both books that I've read just say
> to pull the pinion shaft out. I can safely say that this one won't JUST pull
> out!
>
> Any suggestions on how to remove the pinion shaft without damaging
> anything in the process?
>
> TIA
>
> Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> My Web Site Http://www.141.com/triumphs (updated 12/3/98)
>
> 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L -- 1973 Spitfire 1500 FM3353U
> 1962 TR4 CT288L -- 1965 TR4 CT38888LO parts car?
> 1959 TR3A TS41311L -- 1959 TR3A TS53523L parts car
> 1951 Dodge Truck B-3-B-108
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MZ
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