Re: XJ6 Steering Rack Alignment tool.

[andertonm@juno.com (Mark R. Anderton)]

On Thu, 20 Feb 1997 15:02:24 -0500 "Jan Wikström"
<104707.3644@CompuServe.COM> writes:
>Message text written by Curt Onstott
>>Why would I
>need to align the rack?<
>
>The mounting holes are slightly oval, so the rack can be moved a tiny 
>bit
>up and down. I have done this operation four times without an 
>alignment
>tool, and have noticed no effect. Which of course may only mean that 
>I'm an
>insensitive clod...
>
>- Jan
>
Having replaced my steering rack three times, as related here earlier, I
found that there was a wide range of adjustment in the rack's vertical
position.  I wish I could say I applied some science to this
installation, but I just put it in the middle of the range and started
driving.

Mark Anderton

1972 Triumph TR6 (Getting ready for paint)
1984 Jaguar XJ6 (2 ea - some people never learn)
1967 Jaguar XKE 2+2 (latest acquisition)
1966 Morris Minor (everything a car should be)
1971 Land Rover (Farm use)
1967 Daimler V8 Saloon (Be patient! I'm workin' on it)
1958 Velocette MSS (500cc single)
1987 VW Golf GTI (How did that sneak in here?)
1972 Grady White Chesapeake Mercruiser I/O

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References:

• XJ6 Steering Rack Alignment tool.
• From: "Jan Wikström" <104707.3644@CompuServe.COM>

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