[Otter74]

That HF tool was great and that was probably the easiest ball joint separation I’ve ever done.

I am ready to loosen the inner turbo tie rod but puzzling over how to do it while holding the rack in place to avoid putting undue stress on the Delrin block or the pinion gear.

There really isn’t clearance to put a wrench on the flat of the rack to hold it. Only idea I have so far is to go get another 32mm headset wrench, pull the boot off the other side and hold the other inner tie rod. Not sure if having a helper put a load on the steering wheel would put enough load on it to hold it.

Happy to hear ideas. I am really trying to avoid taking the rack out of the car if I don’t absolutely have to.