Replacing steering rack bushing question.....?

04steedaGT · January 13th, 2012, 09:19 AM

I'm looking to replace my steering rack bushing sometime soon. My car making a creeking/cracking/squeeking noise when i turn the steeringwheel at slow speed or come to a complete stop quickly.
I found this replacement instruction on Americanmuscle.com, its pretty good...simple & pictures too

http://1.cdn.lib.americanmuscle.com/...7403-16067.pdf

In the instruction it says to unbolt the steering shaft from the steering rack & removed the both tie rod end from the steering knuckles. hmmmmmmmm!

WOULDN'T it be easier jus to support the steering rack, remove the steering rack nuts/bolts, remove the front bushing...push the steering rack forward & remove the rear bushings??? And install the new bushings in the reverse order

brokenweasel · January 13th, 2012, 09:26 AM

Yes, that is exactly what I did. I replaced my steering rack bushings with maximum motorsports solid aluminum ones. I didn't have to remove anything except the steering rack bolts, pull the steering rack forward, do the bit of cutting necessary and re-install. They came with instructions as well. Here is the link to the ones I have:

Steering Rack Bushings, Solid, 1985-04 Mustang with stock k-member [MMST-7] : Maximum Motorsports, the Latemodel Mustang Performance Suspension Leader!

04steedaGT · January 14th, 2012, 08:12 AM

Thanks for the info brokenweasel

Wish i had more input from other people.
Well glad to hear that easier method of changing out the bushing worked, im going to try it now

Like my Automotive teacher always says...."KEEP IT SIMPLE!"

brokenweasel · January 14th, 2012, 01:13 PM

Its a real simple install, I did it in my brothers driveway and then drove home. I just found some pictures actually that may help you. This kit required you cut the sleeves down a bit with a hacksaw or grinder, and I had to use a hacksaw. That was by far the hardest part.
Your steering will firm up and feel more precise, you should like the upgrade. To finish it off get a steering shaft with no rag joint.

Racerbox77 · January 14th, 2012, 01:20 PM

Yep very simple install as previously posted. Aluminum bushings are the best also. Urethane still gives the steering geometry some flex.

Sent from me

06invertmini · January 14th, 2012, 08:23 PM

Everyone else is spot on with what they said. Jump straight to the aluminum solid bushings and you just take the old bushings out and put the new ones in.

January 13th, 2012, 09:19 AM	#1
04steedaGT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	Replacing steering rack bushing question.....? I'm looking to replace my steering rack bushing sometime soon. My car making a creeking/cracking/squeeking noise when i turn the steeringwheel at slow speed or come to a complete stop quickly. I found this replacement instruction on Americanmuscle.com, its pretty good...simple & pictures too http://1.cdn.lib.americanmuscle.com/...7403-16067.pdf In the instruction it says to unbolt the steering shaft from the steering rack & removed the both tie rod end from the steering knuckles. hmmmmmmmm! WOULDN'T it be easier jus to support the steering rack, remove the steering rack nuts/bolts, remove the front bushing...push the steering rack forward & remove the rear bushings??? And install the new bushings in the reverse order __________________ JLT\|Steeda\|Eibach\|Tokico\|Ford Racing\|Polyurethane\|Flowmaster.

January 14th, 2012, 08:12 AM	#3
04steedaGT Regular 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 199 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the info brokenweasel Wish i had more input from other people. Well glad to hear that easier method of changing out the bushing worked, im going to try it now Like my Automotive teacher always says...."KEEP IT SIMPLE!" __________________ JLT\|Steeda\|Eibach\|Tokico\|Ford Racing\|Polyurethane\|Flowmaster.

January 14th, 2012, 01:20 PM	#5
Racerbox77 UPR 1993 Cobra SVT 10.90 @ 128 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 116 iTrader: 2 reviews	Yep very simple install as previously posted. Aluminum bushings are the best also. Urethane still gives the steering geometry some flex. Sent from me __________________ Runnin 10's with the A/C on 1993 Mustang Cobra Black on Black 2004 Focus SVT ZX5 1 OF 51 in Competition Orange Soon to be supplying MM with UPR parts at stupid prices

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January 14th, 2012, 08:23 PM	#6
06invertmini Regular 04 gt dsg Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: jacksonville, AR Posts: 261 iTrader: 0 reviews	Everyone else is spot on with what they said. Jump straight to the aluminum solid bushings and you just take the old bushings out and put the new ones in.

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