The question of why jaguar used different components on each side of the car has been asked many times on the e type forum but there s never been a definitive answer.
E type steering rack rebuild.
Early with 1 pinion bearing.
The steering rack used for these pictures was a very original one with the original boots clamps tie rod ends and cheney clamps.
Steering rack rebuild kit.
The profile of the pinion changed during the production of the series 2 cars and with it the size of the larger of the pinion bearings.
Steering column manual steering rack e type 1968 1975 click here to zoom the image.
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First you might want to get the pinion tower out of the way.
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Video showing the etype series 2 power steering rack strip down and rebuild.
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You also have to unscrew the fluid lines that run from the tower to.
Nor do i think you can purchase a new bentley rack and throw it into the e type.
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Mr2 rack bushing kit.
I knew i d probably find the original rack shortly afterwards but the knock on affect of replacement would also be a full rebuild of the steering unit.
This is easy as it is held on with three studs.
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Jaguar e type steering rack rebuild kit 34 2054.
This is because the early xke s used castle type nuts with cotter pins.
Removing the pinion tower during jaguar e type steering rack rebuild.
It also has a grease fitting on the top which is left off.
By the way the next few posts on the steering rack pertain to a series ii 2 2 car with power steering automatic transmission and air conditioning.
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Note that on the tie rod end above right that there is a hole in the threaded shaft.
The tower and rack casing basically has three arge components to be taken apart when you start.
Video showing the etype series 2 power steering rack strip down and rebuild.
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Tie rod end.
