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What's involved in stripping an Escort rack?
John P - 18/5/11 at 04:32 PM

Just bought a Mk2 Escort rack on e-bay which looks as though someone has tried to take appart. (The flange which goes around the input shaft wasn't sitting square and one of the bolts was loose).

I haven't been able to find any instructions for stripping / setting. Is there anything on line or is it relatively obvious once you start?

I'm mainly concerned about the various shims and whether it's necessary to measure the input torque on re-assembly.

Any help would be appreciated.

John.

Confused but excited. - 18/5/11 at 06:34 PM

Haynes Manual; Ford Escort '75 - '80, gives you a step by step stripping and re-assembly guide. Page 199...
If you ain't got one I can scan and e-mail the relevant pages for you.
HTH.

[Edited on 18/5/11 by Confused but excited.]

steve m - 18/5/11 at 07:35 PM

For the price of a rebuild with proper bits, it was cheaper to buy a recon

escort mk2 racks at my motor factors were £35

britishtrident - 18/5/11 at 08:01 PM

When adjusting steering racks it is essential to check the rack for binding at full left and right lock as if you adjust it perfectly in the centre where 90+% of the wear occurs it will be too tight at full lock.
Also this will show up a bent rack.

Confused but excited. - 18/5/11 at 08:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by steve m
For the price of a rebuild with proper bits, it was cheaper to buy a recon

escort mk2 racks at my motor factors were £35


B*ll*cks, I paid £75 for mine.