How to service bmw power steering fluid and what kind to use m3 e36 e34 e38 e39 e90 e92 m5 e60 e61 duration.
E30 rack and pinion removal.
Ii put wood under engine and jack up about 1 5.
The right way and the cheater way.
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The problem with removing the steering rack is the clearance between the oil pan and the rack is too tight to simply un bolt the rack and pull it out.
There are 3 different ratios that bmw e36 cars came equipped with.
Instead of bending subframe tabs to remove steering rack knuckle because the front end is already jacked up off the ground you could also i undo two 17mm nuts on engine mounts to subframe.
The only downside is the speed.
Bmw e30 close ratio steering rack swap.
Jack up the vehicle and set it on jack stands.
95 m3 had a 3 0 turns lock to lock rack and a 2 8l z3 96 had a 2 7.
One of the best features of any e30 is the steering feel.
There are two ways to remove an e30 steering rack.
To install new steering rack in your e30 not equipped with an airbag you will need to shorten you steering knuckle if you have an airbag e30 you dont need to shorten it.
Im also installing the chase bays power steering kit.
Remove the tie rod ends from the strut.
M3s and m z3s 96 had a 3 2 ratio rack as well.