You may need to remove the bolts instead of simply loosen them. On many
racks the bolt fits in a groove in the spline.
Eric Schieb
On 1/16/2011 7:47 AM, Robert McElwee wrote:
I need to pull the steering column (shaft) out of the power steering
rack on my 90 Miata. I have loosened two bolts by the spline where the
column attaches to the rack. I've also removed the steering wheel and
dropped the column down by removing the bolts from the supports above
the crash plate. I've sprayed some PBBlaster on the spline where it
mates with the rack. I've yanked on it from inside the car about as
hard as I can but it will not come loose. I'm probably missing
something so I thought I would ask here. I do see that there is
another spline inside the car that I can loosen but I haven't messed
with that yet. Anyone have a tip for me on how to remove this?
FWIW, I am trying to fix a problem with the steering where the
steering wheel will turn 1.6 turns to the left but only 0.8 turns to
the right (meaning I cannot turn sharply to the right but can to the
left). Other than that the car drives straight as can be when the
steering wheel is straight. You can see pictures and more details here:
http://www.lightweightmiata.com/v8/steering/
Thanks!
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