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  • #16
    Gosh, when I did mine earlier this year it was VERY hard to get out even with gearbox remov e d.

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    • #17
      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.

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      • #18
        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.
        Last edited by Bowie69; 7 November 2021, 13:03.

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        • #19
          Used a "glidehammer" or what its called and hammer and swearing. A lot of swearing, and cigarettes.. and violence. A lot of .. violence.
          https://www.s2forum.com/forum/member...-3b-1991-coupe

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          • #20
            Yeah, was worried I was going to damage it tbh...

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Bowie69 View Post
              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.

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