E30 Steering Rack Removal

[scubadown]

Hello, New to this forum. Looks like a great site. I have just discovered the steering rack on my 1991 325ic is leaking like a sieve. Both bellows were full of fluid. I have found an on line shop called Griffiths which has rebuilt rack for $280. Is this a reasonably easy remove and replace? I am fairly handy with tool. Are there any tips or tricks.
Thanks

Tom

[Bimmin'88]

Haven't had to do that one....yet. The only advice I can give is to get yourself a Bently manual....it will become worth its weight in gold.
I have seen an episode of.....now don't laugh...Two Guys Garage, they may have some information for you online. TLC or Discovery.


Anyways.......

[njtech]

Fairly straight forward job. you will have to loosen the motor mounts to jack the engine up a few inches to clear the rack. probably will need an alignment afterwards. HTH