ABY Steering Rack Removal Guide

[Bowie69]

Gosh, when I did mine earlier this year it was VERY hard to get out even with gearbox remov e d.

[newsh]

That spline is a nightmare, mine was stuck fast.
Then, I think if I remember right, the bolt sits in a groove in the shaft so even when it’s loose it doesn’t come off. That had me going.. I did mine with engine in place too, not the sort of job you want to do twice!
I think this was when I chopped a hole in the battery tray to get to the rack and made up my mind to relocate the battery under the rear seat.

[Bowie69]

Correct, you must remove the bolt entirely to have a chance of removing -its a secondary safety thing... if I comes off you are likely to have a crash....

That said, the shaft was firmly locked on even without the bolt!

Lever bars, punches and a hammer, and plenty of lube.

[larsaskogstad]

Used a "glidehammer" or what its called and hammer and swearing. A lot of swearing, and cigarettes.. and violence. A lot of .. violence.

[Bowie69]

Yeah, was worried I was going to damage it tbh...

[NickzD]

Correct, you must remove the bolt entirely to have a chance of removing -its a secondary safety thing... if I comes off you are likely to have a crash....

That said, the shaft was firmly locked on even without the bolt!

Lever bars, punches and a hammer, and plenty of lube.

My uncle got this S2 project that has steering rack issue. We'll take a closer look next week after we finish installing the suspension and fuel wheels on the Silverado and clear the garage. Hope not to face the nightmare removal.