[Mar4ix]

how much would be to do steering rack recondition for toyota avensis mk1 '98 and where in Dublin ?

I have some suspicious bad feelings.

thanks

[Sham Courtney]

I had to replace my steering rack on my mk1.5 Focus, was looking on eBay and was just about to buy a reconditioned one for 125euros when I got a good second hand one off of donedeal. Got it for 85 euros and fitting for 120 euros. Mick's Garage quoted me 500 euros+ for a reconditioned steering rack (fcuk you Mick)!

[Mar4ix]

Thnaks Sham for your input.

found one company in santry, wanted 165 euro, i think that a bit too much.

there is none steering rack for my avensis in ebay

i am bit scared buy second hand, as they may be goner.

anyone may clarify , is that avensis hatchback and sedan have same racks ?

fitting myself... anyway steering fluid has to be changed.

i didnt check inner rods, but today i removed steering column, thought it gone, but found that actually shaft from rack.. that small bit which connects to steering column, moves a bit, kinda freeplay, i think it shouldnt be like that.

[Sham Courtney]

I've had no problem with my second hand steering rack. I'd say search around some more, 165 euros mightn't be too bad for a reconditioned one and if you fit it yourself.

[Mar4ix]

Originally Posted by Sham Courtney

I've had no problem with my second hand steering rack. I'd say search around some more, 165 euros mightn't be too bad for a reconditioned one and if you fit it yourself.

ill get that thing out, and will see, i am really money tight now, .. hence reason doing myself, might will go over to scrappies, to kilckok, will see, is any good there, ... just want find out now, is sedan and hatchback have same steering racks, I have hatchback, 1.8 petrol engine (7A-FE), and in kilckok have none hatchbacks, just sedans.....

[Mar4ix]

any idea how remove from car that steering rack ?
ive unbolted all bolts, trying get out through driver side , but cant, as there is bit too tight, or it have to be pulled out through passenger side, than ill have to remove gearbox mount. might somebody know right way how to remove it ?

[Mar4ix]

got reconditioned rack, 160, was surprised, with all inner rods and tie rods, and aligned also .... cool, anyway soon ill fit new shock absorbers and good tyres (toyo proxes), which was only 6 months on my skyline, so nearly new... and i silly boy, nearly sold for 100 quid.