Suspension How To: Power Steering Delete
12-24-2011, 09:52 PM
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How To: Power Steering Delete
Here's how I made my PS delete. I scored a MS steering rack to depower for a sweet deal. The Mazdaspeed rack has a faster turning ratio than the regular power rack.
Thanks to Tom at The Parts Group.
Here is a pic of the rack after removing the hard lines.
Thanks to Tom at The Parts Group.
Here is a pic of the rack after removing the hard lines.
Last edited by 99mx5; 12-24-2011 at 10:09 PM.
12-24-2011, 09:54 PM
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I then removed the end cap to remove the rack from the housing. There is a dent from a punch used in to lock it in place. I didn't know about it but it did not mess up the threads when I disassembled it. you may have to grind it before removing the end cap.
Last edited by Track; 12-25-2011 at 09:30 AM. Reason: More detail about punch on PS body.
12-24-2011, 09:55 PM
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To remove it from the input shaft, you have to tap it out from the top and it pops out. The seal collar is not needed after depowering the rack.
Last edited by Track; 12-25-2011 at 09:30 AM. Reason: Detail about seal collar
12-24-2011, 09:56 PM
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I used a grinder to cut it then hammered it to split it and separate it from the rod. I also removed the clip. Seal and clip shown in second pic.
Last edited by Track; 12-25-2011 at 09:31 AM. Reason: Added second pic of seal
