I'm replacing the PS Rack today. How much PS fluid do I need.

Also, do I need a special tool to disconnect the Tie Rods?

Anyone have any experience with this? What should I look out for?



TIA

 

I wouldn't imagine it would use more than 2 quarts. After my engine swap, I took off the cradle from the car and it didn't use a full quart bottle afterwards, so I'm sure it won't take more than 2 bottles after a full drain.

Are you reffering to outer tie rods? Disconnect from inner tie rods or from the knuckle?

From inner tie rods, it's a piece of cake. Just hold down the nut and unscrew the tie rod. Real easy.

From the knuckle, it MIGHT be a little more complicated, but not as bad as taking the knuckle off the ball joint. It may be stuck in, so you might want to use a fork to take it out, but I just gave mine a light tap with a rubber mallet.

 

I'm looking to remove the Tie Rods and Steering rack together, so I imagine I would have to remove the tie rods from the ball joint?

 

No, you disconnect them from the steering knuckle. You'll see it once you take the wheel off.

 

Harbor Freight sells a tie rod spearator (puller type tool) for around $8 that makes separating the tie rod from the steering knuckle really easy. As far as fluid goes, I think you'd be safe with 2 quarts; you can always buy a 3rd and take it back. Use a flare wrench (18mm) on the steering lines where they mount to the rack.