Power Steering question

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cpfcluke
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Post Mon Feb 13, 2012 3:11 pm

Hi

Thinking of upgrading to power steering in my F reg.

Its a 318i

Could anyone quickly run though what parts i'd need and the basics of fitting.

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Post Mon Feb 13, 2012 6:39 pm

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Reservoir

Getting the rack changed is the biggest faf. Once the rack bolts are undone you have to bend the 2 lower tabs down to get the rack out. In true Haynes style fitment is reverse of removal :mad: When the rack is going back in it's a bit of a balancing act with the linkage and getting it all lined up.
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Post Mon Feb 13, 2012 7:35 pm

rix313 wrote:Linkage
you have to bend the 2 lower tabs down to get the rack out.
If you are some sort of cowboy.

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Post Mon Feb 13, 2012 10:42 pm

I didn't have to bend my lower tabs when taking the rack out or when getting it in.
You can slide it in pretty easy from the side a‘€