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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 01:04 AM
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Power Steering install NEED HELP

like i said guys i want to install power steerin in my 87 can i please please get some how 2's tips and mostly PICS of what exactly im gona remove from the other car!! do i have to remove the whole dash...? what are the components i need to power steer...etc etc i looked stuff on youtube and google couldnt find much help ...any tips are greatly appreciated and please some pics
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 02:08 AM
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just uninstall the ps out of the donor car. everything thats hooked up to the pump you'll need... resivor, belt, pulley, lines, bracket, etc. If you can take it out... you should be able to put it back in. Sorry I flaked on those skirts man. Hopefully this helps.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 06:57 AM
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Besides the obvious engine bay stuff- rack, pump, reservoir, lines- you'll also need the PS computer (no need to pull the dash) and the main pulley (if your car never had PS and AC).
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 08:32 AM
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cool i get what your supposed to take out but i have no clue what it looks like..thanx btw
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 08:57 AM
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"A" are the pulleys that drive the PS and AC. Your car may or may not have them already. If not, four bolts hold them on.

"B" is the PS pump/idler pulley/bracket/reservoir. The bracket also holds the AC compressor and is a giant ****.

"C" is the steering rack itself.

Those are the major components.

The computer is located under the steering column.
See page 15-83 of the FSM.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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is c and a that tube with the sticker..?
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by fcer
is c and a that tube with the sticker..?
its the steering rack
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:21 AM
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C is the steering rack and A is the pulley
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by fcer
is c and a that tube with the sticker..?
That "tube with a sticker" ("C") is the steering rack.
"A" points to the pulleys.

Are you sure you want to do this?
Pulling the PS from one car and installing it successfully in another isn't terribly difficult but may be beyond your capabilities given that you don't even recognize the parts yet.
Be aware that you should definitely inspect the tie rod ends (and to be safe, just go ahead and replace them) and be prepared to have the alignment checked when you're done.

Good ruck.
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 11:53 AM
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yes that is very true im going to look for more detalied pics...how long might this take to uninstall
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 12:10 PM
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This might be semi-pertinent.
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