Thanks for a really useful video :) I just did this job and used your video for reference. I had some problems with the 3 nuts holding the exhaust to the catalytic converter because they were rusted away so badly that a spanner or socket wouldn’t fit and they would have probably sheared off anyway. But there is enough access to get a dremel type tool with small cutting disc in there and working very carefully with a small chisel and dremel I finally got them off without damaging the studs. The nuts were replaced with stainless. I had soaked everything with Plus Gas penetrating oil several times in advance knowing this job was approaching so that probably helped, also some of the nuts got a good blowtorching before I attempted to undo them. Aligning the subframe to tighten the 4 bolts back up was guesswork, it moves around quite a lot as the rack is wrestled out. It would probably be a good idea to mark it’s position before undoing the 4 bolts.
so i have a 2004 Corsa C my steering is heavy so i assumed that the steering column had an electrical issue until i took the cover off and looked under the dash, only to find that it had a normal, non electric black steering column, like there's no motor, no sensor nothing, just a plain steering column going down to the steering rack. my question is, can i replace it with an electric one? and would it work? like i fit an electric steering column and hook it up to the car and it will make my steering wheel easy again?
Hi all i have a problem with mine I can't trun right at all the steering wheel just spins and there is a lot of play and knocking but can still trun left as normal would that be from the rack end
You made that look really easy which I'm sure it's not. Many thanks for the video though that really helped a great deal. There's virtually nothing on the internet about this job and I've got parts on order. So thanks again and best regards.
Hi there kjaques, thank you for the positive comments. To be honest, the video makes it look easy, but it was the first time I'd undertaken this job so found it quite difficult. Nevertheless, it is one of those jobs that once done, I'm pretty sure the next time it is much easier.
@@whatudoingrandad229 Lets hope you don't have to do it again any time soon ;0) I certainly hope I don't have to but I'm wanting to keep the car for a good few years yet, she's still a good little runner. Just a bit reluctant to let any bolts go which is er....interesting. ;0) I'm estimating a genuine 45 minutes of harsh language per bolt removed ha ha. Thanks again .
Great video, just trying to finish it on my vauxhall combo cant get the shaft to reconnect to the . Bit where the pinch bolt goes any help with photos would be great thanks
just done it on a 1.3 combo,,, its easier if you remove the arms and fit them after all i can say is give everything a good soaking with penetrant first i was unable to drop the exhaust but i did most of what you did,, the hardest part was the rh rack bolt,, the rubber cover and accessibility is pretty tight,, rally hard to get the bolt in,,, but easier to get out with no arms on,, on the combo it was fouling the gearbox selector bracket,, without arms it came out,, so thanks for a pretty decent vid,, it was very very useful!
Hi there ash 2990, thanks for your question. If I remember correctly I am sure it faces towards the driver. You have to appreciate though, that I have only done this job once and uploaded it for information purposes. As you are sliding the old rack out, take note of which way it comes out and return the new one in accordingly. I apologise that I cannot be more specific about this but it has been a while since I did the job. Thanks - Kasjoy.
My powered steering wont hold the fluid? How long is the job to replace the rack? Thinking of cost? I can pick up a rack for £100 or so? Thanks great video.
Hi there Nidge on Tour, to be honest, the time taken will depend on how experienced you are. If you are pretty experienced you should be able to get it done in between 2 and 4 hours. Nevertheless, if you are more of a novice I would give yourself the full day. Hope this helps and thank you for the positive comment.
Sorry, I just noticed your question about cost. Your rack for £100 seems too much in my opinion. If you are working on the Corsa C or D you should be able to get a reconditioned rack for not more than £50 to£60.
@@whatudoingrandad229 I found this Lucas powered steering stop leak stuff so will try that to see if it works in the short term? Not holding my breath though?? Thanks again.
Thanks for a really useful video :)
I just did this job and used your video for reference.
I had some problems with the 3 nuts holding the exhaust to the catalytic converter because they were rusted away so badly that a spanner or socket wouldn’t fit and they would have probably sheared off anyway. But there is enough access to get a dremel type tool with small cutting disc in there and working very carefully with a small chisel and dremel I finally got them off without damaging the studs. The nuts were replaced with stainless.
I had soaked everything with Plus Gas penetrating oil several times in advance knowing this job was approaching so that probably helped, also some of the nuts got a good blowtorching before I attempted to undo them.
Aligning the subframe to tighten the 4 bolts back up was guesswork, it moves around quite a lot as the rack is wrestled out. It would probably be a good idea to mark it’s position before undoing the 4 bolts.
No problem - thanks for the helpful comments
so i have a 2004 Corsa C
my steering is heavy so i assumed that the steering column had an electrical issue until i took the cover off and looked under the dash, only to find that it had a normal, non electric black steering column, like there's no motor, no sensor nothing, just a plain steering column going down to the steering rack.
my question is, can i replace it with an electric one? and would it work? like i fit an electric steering column and hook it up to the car and it will make my steering wheel easy again?
awesome video....
Thank you so much for your positive comment
What is a brand of a steering rack ? Please
Hi there, sorry I don't know the answer to this question. Sorry, I can't of be more help.
Available via ebay from about £65
I can't see the tools as you have mentioned that they are under the description
Done this without dropping subframe or dropping exhaust Iv done a few racks on the corsa c normally exhaust bolts are a nightmare
Unless it only needs a bush, passenger side
Friend thank you. Your video was very helpful when i had to replace the steering rack.
No problem - happy that you found it some help
Hi all i have a problem with mine I can't trun right at all the steering wheel just spins and there is a lot of play and knocking but can still trun left as normal would that be from the rack end
You made that look really easy which I'm sure it's not. Many thanks for the video though that really helped a great deal. There's virtually nothing on the internet about this job and I've got parts on order. So thanks again and best regards.
Hi there kjaques, thank you for the positive comments. To be honest, the video makes it look easy, but it was the first time I'd undertaken this job so found it quite difficult. Nevertheless, it is one of those jobs that once done, I'm pretty sure the next time it is much easier.
@@whatudoingrandad229 Lets hope you don't have to do it again any time soon ;0)
I certainly hope I don't have to but I'm wanting to keep the car for a good few years yet, she's still a good little runner. Just a bit reluctant to let any bolts go which is er....interesting. ;0)
I'm estimating a genuine 45 minutes of harsh language per bolt removed ha ha. Thanks again .
Thank you for the video, doing this job tomorrow on my sons van so we’ll pleased…👍👍👍
Great help for a difficult job, I did manage to do it without removing the exhaust did it was tight .
hi i was wondering if your could help my rear subfram bolts wont spin there lose but wont treat of all the way any help would be great
Great video, just trying to finish it on my vauxhall combo cant get the shaft to reconnect to the . Bit where the pinch bolt goes any help with photos would be great thanks
see below
just done it on a 1.3 combo,,, its easier if you remove the arms and fit them after all i can say is give everything a good soaking with penetrant first
i was unable to drop the exhaust but i did most of what you did,,
the hardest part was the rh rack bolt,, the rubber cover and accessibility is pretty tight,, rally hard to get the bolt in,,, but easier to get out with no arms on,, on the combo it was fouling the gearbox selector bracket,,
without arms it came out,,
so thanks for a pretty decent vid,, it was very very useful!
Hi there David, great that the video was helpful and that you managed to get the job done yourself. Thanks for the positive comments.
Just to confirm, the flat section of the pinion which the bolt passes through, does that face the front or rear of the car?
Hi there ash 2990, thanks for your question. If I remember correctly I am sure it faces towards the driver. You have to appreciate though, that I have only done this job once and uploaded it for information purposes. As you are sliding the old rack out, take note of which way it comes out and return the new one in accordingly. I apologise that I cannot be more specific about this but it has been a while since I did the job. Thanks - Kasjoy.
My powered steering wont hold the fluid? How long is the job to replace the rack? Thinking of cost? I can pick up a rack for £100 or so? Thanks great video.
Hi there Nidge on Tour, to be honest, the time taken will depend on how experienced you are. If you are pretty experienced you should be able to get it done in between 2 and 4 hours. Nevertheless, if you are more of a novice I would give yourself the full day. Hope this helps and thank you for the positive comment.
Sorry, I just noticed your question about cost. Your rack for £100 seems too much in my opinion. If you are working on the Corsa C or D you should be able to get a reconditioned rack for not more than £50 to£60.
@@whatudoingrandad229 I found this Lucas powered steering stop leak stuff so will try that to see if it works in the short term? Not holding my breath though?? Thanks again.
@@nidgeontour257 No probs and all the best
You know I think I will just let the garage do this one 🤣
Okay - it can be a bit stressful at times working on your own car.
pro trick: you can watch movies on Flixzone. I've been using them for watching a lot of movies during the lockdown.
@Richard Matteo definitely, I have been using flixzone} for since november myself :D
Great video helped me out no end
Happy it helped you out. Thanks for the positive comment.
@@whatudoingrandad229 im about to attempt, my rack broke from insied...
@@pandemulenga7440 Hi there, just wondering how you got on with your repair?
Managed thanks.