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: Stuck! PS rack removal.......HELP!



bwana
03-02-2008, 04:57 AM
900NG Auto - Commenced with the replacement of the PS rack and the pressure hose under the radiator, all going well with the pipes/track rods disconnected until I got to the removal of the second of the 2 clamps which holds the rack against the bulkhead wall. This is a U-clamp with a nut at the bottom and a 13mm bolt at the top and is located beneath the vacuum servo unit. I just could not fit in any socket or spanner to open this top 13mm bolt as there is not enough tolerance between the clamp and the bottom of the servo unit - just does not make sense!?! Surely the servo unit does not have to be removed to access this bolt? Anyone experienced this in replacing the steering rack? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

I have an image of the problem area showing the clamp but don't know how to post it here. Could email to anyone interested.

bwana
03-02-2008, 05:25 AM
here is the photo of the clamp in question!

http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/a...Picture_003.jpg (http://www.saabphotos.com/gallery/albums/album799/Picture_003.jpg)