E30 Rack And Pinion Removal

The problem with removing the steering rack is the clearance between the oil pan and the rack is too tight to simply un bolt the rack and pull it out.

E30 rack and pinion removal.

95 m3 had a 3 0 turns lock to lock rack and a 2 8l z3 96 had a 2 7. Jack up the vehicle and set it on jack stands. One of the best features of any e30 is the steering feel. Bmw e30 close ratio steering rack swap.

Im also installing the chase bays power steering kit. None of this namby pamby electric power steering just a good old fashioned rack and pinion setup so that you can feel the road with your fingertips via the steering wheel. Ii put wood under engine and jack up about 1 5. Remove the tie rod ends from the strut.

Instead of bending subframe tabs to remove steering rack knuckle because the front end is already jacked up off the ground you could also i undo two 17mm nuts on engine mounts to subframe. To install new steering rack in your e30 not equipped with an airbag you will need to shorten you steering knuckle if you have an airbag e30 you dont need to shorten it. The right way and the cheater way. There are 3 different ratios that bmw e36 cars came equipped with.

All non m 3 series coupes and sedans 92 98 came with a 3 2 turns lock to lock rack. There are two ways to remove an e30 steering rack. Nathan s bmw workshop 392 035 views. The only downside is the speed.