Problem getting to steering coupler

[kavadarci]

Hi,

I’m doing tons of things to improve the steering and want to inspect the steering coupler just above the steering rack.
It is covered by a plastic funnel like cover and I can’t disengage from the connection to be able to remove the cover and inspect replace the coupler.
How is this done?

Much appreciated.

[ABrit]

You can access the universal joint from the smugglers box in the trunk. Though to get all that out you may have to remove the rack.


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[john walker's workshop]

Remove the rack, along with the shaft below the lower u-joint.

[kavadarci]

Ok, removed.
Is this considered worn?

[kavadarci]

I found the new one looks like mine, should those holes be bigger then the metal inserts?

[ABrit]

Replacement rubber is not expensive. I would replace it.


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[kavadarci]

Ok but I have Porsche oem coupler now.
Uro is 46 bucks oem is 117 usd eith shipping snd conversion it’s coming to $200cad, so it is expensive:
I just want to know if the metal tubes should be snug agains the coupler openings or loose?

Thank you

[Flojo]

Originally Posted by kavadarci

.. should those holes be bigger then the metal inserts?

the metal inserts should sit tight in rubber, no play.