Thank you mate! Nicely done with "easy to follow" instructions. Gave me confidence enough to dare Chang the (hydraulic) steering gear on my ford fiesta by myself. (not done yet). I will try it as soon as I have received the new gear and the weather will not be freezing. Have a questio about the servo pump but I'll get back to ask you about that another time. Thanks so much and have a great day.
Great video R4uL, easy to follow and well explained mate. My new steering rack arrived yesterday so I'm going to attempt to replace mine today. Fingers crossed its as easy as you make it look. 👍
Top Man great video. I have just done this on axel stands on my drive OK. Some points: 1.Put the steering wheel straight and take the key out(I am told the airbag can go off if key is left in) before you start. 2.Undo the steering column bolt and remove it from inside before starting. Not as shown in video. 3.When subframe is lowered and rack is removed, put the new rack in place and put the bolts that hold the rack in place through the holes and PUT THE NUTS ON before raising the subframe. 4.Make sure you have some way of collecting the fluid when you disconect pipes from rack or block the pipes somehow. 5.Also if fitting a new/used rack make sure it has the correct conection on the steering column otherwise the steering wheel will not be straiight. I am told there are at least two different position racks known as 2 O'clock and 10 O'clock fittings. Get both racks side by side and centralise the rack using grips on the steering shaft and make sure the connection is in the same when centralised.
How sure are you there’s two different rack rotations? I did this job thought I was flying I centred the rack but didn’t think about checking the positioning as the key will only let you fit it in one way. Now the wheel is about 30/40 degrees off no matter what you do with it. I no longer have the old rack for reference
@@SweetRelease123 Certian,the connection has at least two different rack positions I have since been told there is also a very rare third type of rack position. You must get the rack with the right conection to the steering wheel shaft,otherwise the stearing wheel will be out of line. I got my rack seconed hand of a scrapped car, the breaker had racks in for a Ford Fiesta but he told me none of them where the same as my car so I had to wait 2 weeks until they dismantled the car they had with the correct rack position. I knew nothing about different rack positions until they told me. They also told me to take the key out of the ignition otherwise when connecting the rack if the outer sleave is pushed up under the steering wheel as you are connecting the rack the airbag will fire.
Hello mate good video .I’h Ford fiesta mk6 easy to turn to right but hard to left . No leak tie rod good inner and outer .. do I have bad steering rack? Thanks
Just watched video and and really well put together, How do you remove metal return pipe from rack which goes along sub frame as seems to be seized in, Thanks :-)
If you are at that stage well done you've done all the hard bits. That pipe should just come off on mine I took the 13mm bolt off gave it little pull and it come off nice and easy. If its siezed then get some oil,wd40 etc and try keep moving it eventually it should come off. Please bear in mind when you take the pip off a little spacer/ball washer normally comes off too just be wary of that.
My mk6 fiesta's antiroll bar bushes need replacing will be doing the same method you done but on the floor just song have access to the 13mm bolts holding the busses in place
That is a really helpful video. I have to replace mine because it started to gain some play and make weird noises over bumps. I doesn't look that bad once you lower the subframe, isn't it?
What a brilliant clear presentation and your video and commentary provide an easy to follow method. I hope you don't mind me asking; I have the steering rack to change on my 2007 1.8TDCi Focus. Is the procedure pretty much the same? Thank you. David
@@TEAMR4ULTV thank you so much. My power steering is lumpy, particularly in one direction. I’ve fitted a replacement pump, but it’s no better. So I think I’ll have to fit a new rack. Thank you for such a great video. So clear!
Thanks for watching really appreciate it. Al be honest it just lines up nicely and the way I took it off same way I put it back on. There's really no method
You should list this video for changing the anti roll / sway bar or bushes as I couldn't find anything else on the internet. This video was perfect but doesn't come up on searches.
Would you say lowering your car can damage the steering rack? My rack failed, garage fitted a new one a month ago and it’s leaking again so they’re doing it under warranty but they reckon it’s because the car is lowered and said it might just do it again. You ever heard that one? Thanks
Two ways take it off last when the steering rack is hanging but that's hard. The best way is from inside the car foot well take the bolt off hope that helps
My partners needs doing. I managed to do it myself after watching this video. I did use my friends ramp though. Id say you are looking at parts plus 3 hours labour. That’s if nothing goes wrong. I paid £150 for my Rack. So £250-£350 at a garage would be my guess.
Brilliant mate, easy to follow, great instructions. Top tutorial 👍
Thanks for the video! Really helped me out. I did my partners steering rack yesterday.
Thank you mate! Nicely done with "easy to follow" instructions. Gave me confidence enough to dare Chang the (hydraulic) steering gear on my ford fiesta by myself. (not done yet). I will try it as soon as I have received the new gear and the weather will not be freezing.
Have a questio about the servo pump but I'll get back to ask you about that another time.
Thanks so much and have a great day.
Great video R4uL, easy to follow and well explained mate. My new steering rack arrived yesterday so I'm going to attempt to replace mine today. Fingers crossed its as easy as you make it look. 👍
Top Man great video. I have just done this on axel stands on my drive OK.
Some points:
1.Put the steering wheel straight and take the key out(I am told the airbag can go off if key is left in) before you start.
2.Undo the steering column bolt and remove it from inside before starting. Not as shown in video.
3.When subframe is lowered and rack is removed, put the new rack in place and put the bolts that hold the rack in place through the holes and PUT THE NUTS ON before raising the subframe.
4.Make sure you have some way of collecting the fluid when you disconect pipes from rack or block the pipes somehow.
5.Also if fitting a new/used rack make sure it has the correct conection on the steering column otherwise the steering wheel will not be straiight. I am told there are at least two different position racks known as 2 O'clock and 10 O'clock fittings. Get both racks side by side and centralise the rack using grips on the steering shaft and make sure the connection is in the same when centralised.
Thanks for watching really appreciate it hope it helped you out a little
How sure are you there’s two different rack rotations? I did this job thought I was flying I centred the rack but didn’t think about checking the positioning as the key will only let you fit it in one way. Now the wheel is about 30/40 degrees off no matter what you do with it. I no longer have the old rack for reference
@@SweetRelease123 Certian,the connection has at least two different rack positions I have since been told there is also a very rare third type of rack position. You must get the rack with the right conection to the steering wheel shaft,otherwise the stearing wheel will be out of line. I got my rack seconed hand of a scrapped car, the breaker had racks in for a Ford Fiesta but he told me none of them where the same as my car so I had to wait 2 weeks until they dismantled the car they had with the correct rack position. I knew nothing about different rack positions until they told me. They also told me to take the key out of the ignition otherwise when connecting the rack if the outer sleave is pushed up under the steering wheel as you are connecting the rack the airbag will fire.
Helpful. Ours has started making worrying noises on full lock.
Great stuff 👍👍👍 thanks m8 🏴
About to do this job today on my sons car, your video was outstanding in explanation and visuals.
Thank you mate 🙂
Thanks for watching really appreciate it
@@TEAMR4ULTV Credit where it is due mate 💯
Brilliant.👍
thanks for the vid you saved me. i'd advice to buy a jack stand for the gear boxes then you can do everything alone
top job pleasure to watch
Thanks for watching really appreciate it
Nice one. Good video good presenter 👍
Thanks for watching really appreciate it
Done it on the drive, would not recommend 😂 cheers for the video 👍
Nice 1 mate, I was just finding out if I had to drop the subframe right off or not, your way looks spot on.
Thanks for watching really appreciate it
Anyone know why my steering column is not reaching the rack?
Nice very cool how much did it cost ive got to have mine done
Hello mate good video .I’h Ford fiesta mk6 easy to turn to right but hard to left . No leak tie rod good inner and outer .. do I have bad steering rack? Thanks
Bet you cannot do the power steering pump on the same car though ?
Just watched video and and really well put together, How do you remove metal return pipe from rack which goes along sub frame as seems to be seized in, Thanks :-)
If you are at that stage well done you've done all the hard bits. That pipe should just come off on mine I took the 13mm bolt off gave it little pull and it come off nice and easy. If its siezed then get some oil,wd40 etc and try keep moving it eventually it should come off. Please bear in mind when you take the pip off a little spacer/ball washer normally comes off too just be wary of that.
My mk6 fiesta's antiroll bar bushes need replacing will be doing the same method you done but on the floor just song have access to the 13mm bolts holding the busses in place
Thanks for watching really appreciate it
That is a really helpful video. I have to replace mine because it started to gain some play and make weird noises over bumps. I doesn't look that bad once you lower the subframe, isn't it?
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Thanks for watching
Nice and easy.
Thanks for watching really appreciate it
What a brilliant clear presentation and your video and commentary provide an easy to follow method.
I hope you don't mind me asking; I have the steering rack to change on my 2007 1.8TDCi Focus. Is the procedure pretty much the same?
Thank you. David
I think it's the pretty much the same
@@TEAMR4ULTV thank you so much. My power steering is lumpy, particularly in one direction. I’ve fitted a replacement pump, but it’s no better. So I think I’ll have to fit a new rack.
Thank you for such a great video. So clear!
Great video, but how do you put the nuts back on the 2 steering rack bolts, please.
Thanks for watching really appreciate it. Al be honest it just lines up nicely and the way I took it off same way I put it back on. There's really no method
Nice one
Thanks for watching really appreciate it
You should list this video for changing the anti roll / sway bar or bushes as I couldn't find anything else on the internet. This video was perfect but doesn't come up on searches.
Thanks for watching really appreciate it. Will do I will put it in the description thanks
Ive done it my self under the car and i used two hydraulic jacks to lower the subframe
That's great.
Done mine today wasn’t too bad of a job garage quoted me £520 I got a used rack in working order for £80 and did it myself 😂
Well put together vid, could you guesstimate a time for the job both off and on ramp, much appreciated.
Thanks for watching really appreciate it. On the ramp I would say a good 3 to 4hrs off ramp I would give yourself full day
@@TEAMR4ULTV thank you very much for that. 👍
Hi, I hope you don't mind me asking, I have a 2008 1.4 fiesta that needs a steering rack, do you know if a rack from a 2003 fiesta, tia.
I'm pretty sure it won't fit.
Did the engine need supported from above when the sub-frame was removed?
No it didn't because you have both the gearbox mount and engine mount still on
Would you say lowering your car can damage the steering rack? My rack failed, garage fitted a new one a month ago and it’s leaking again so they’re doing it under warranty but they reckon it’s because the car is lowered and said it might just do it again. You ever heard that one? Thanks
I never heard that before
@@TEAMR4ULTV yeah that’s what everyone I’ve asked has said, don’t get why the garage is adamant that it’s because it’s lowered
Wait, how do you remove steering shaft bolt from inside the car?
Two ways take it off last when the steering rack is hanging but that's hard. The best way is from inside the car foot well take the bolt off hope that helps
@@TEAMR4ULTV ok thx I'll take a look
Made it look eazy mate, mine needs doing how much am I looking at cheers
2007 fiesta
My partners needs doing. I managed to do it myself after watching this video. I did use my friends ramp though. Id say you are looking at parts plus 3 hours labour. That’s if nothing goes wrong. I paid £150 for my Rack. So £250-£350 at a garage would be my guess.
Have you ever done one on a cmax 2008?
Sorry I haven't but if I get one in the garage al do it
Where can I buy a replacement and how do If it's definitely for my car type please?
I would just go to your local spare shop if your in uk try Euro Car Parts or GSF MOTOR FACTORS
Just had this job done today cost me £340