lrgvanman Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Has anyone done a rack and pinion change on an '84 GL wagon? Manual steering. What is the time of the process? NAPA site says the average for generic is 4-6 hours. Just looking to verify and do at home if I can get motivated. Thanks in advance my friends. Like Comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naru2 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Flat rate for a manual rack is 2.3 hours says Chiltons. I did my power rack many moons ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrgvanman Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Thanks, naru2. I just have to plan for the weather now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rae houghton Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 Did you ever get around to doing that job Irgvanman? What caused the most trouble? I have removed a couple of these rack and pinion assemblies from wrecked cars and found the catalytic converter got in the way. Now I am thinking of trading my old one in for one of the two that I took out. But wondering how you tell if the ones I removed are in good condition. Anyone have an idea how to inspect without taking the whole darned gear assembly apart? Any input here from anyone is welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrgvanman Posted January 15, 2022 Author Share Posted January 15, 2022 I still have the replacement sitting in a box and I don't know the answers to your questions. I know that the cat will need to be lowered and the hardest part will be realigning, regarding the outer tie rod end reinstalls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_freddo Posted January 15, 2022 Share Posted January 15, 2022 I drop the exhaust. Makes it very easy to remove the rack. If you drill out the spot welds on the jacking plate and replace with bolts the whole lot drops out super easy. Alignment is required after and if DIYing it this can take some time to get it right. I’d take it to your nearest shop that you trust. Cheers Bennie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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