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How To Guide - E36 Steering Rack Swap
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Originally posted by ian e30 318is View PostIs your avatar mf doom? alright so what exactly is your problem? do you have a picture? you definitely need some force and wd40 to get the splined part to go into the column
The knuckle is installed on both sets of splines and the rack is in place.
On each spline, there is a flat spot, in order to allow clearance for the bolts that tighten the knuckle.
Stuck at work so this illustration will have to do:
Currently, I cannot get the slots on the rack/steering column to line up with the slots on the knuckle (where the bolt runs through). The steering rack and column both extend too far into the knuckle to line up correctly.
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Originally posted by BraveUlysses View PostCurrently, I cannot get the slots on the rack/steering column to line up with the slots on the knuckle (where the bolt runs through). The steering rack and column both extend too far into the knuckle to line up correctly.
1991 LS1 Swapped 318is
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Originally posted by BraveUlysses View PostHmm, that's a good point. I'm pretty sure i used the same ones that the stock rack was on, the rearward set of holes, but i'll double check it when i get home.
I might also see if changing the washer stack-up changes things for the better.
1991 LS1 Swapped 318is
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LS Build Thread:
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/for...s-e30-ls1-swap
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Originally posted by BraveUlysses View PostYup, that fixed it, got in all in with a bit of cursing.
1991 LS1 Swapped 318is
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LS Build Thread:
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/for...s-e30-ls1-swap
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Just to let you guys know that I purchased a Z3 rack from BMA and it didnt have the locking tabs on the inner tie rods. The inner tie rods were just locktighted on.
So if you buy a rack from BMA now ya know!Randall Racing and Engineering
Acworth, Georgia, 30101
http://www.facebook.com/RandallRacingandEngineering
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Seems like a fairly straight-forward procedure but one thing has me a bit confused. I've read that some people didn't have to modify their steering knuckle while others did. The last thing I want to do is modify my steering knuckle and then find out I didn't have to. Of course, if I use washers instead of the alum. spacer it wouldn't matter much since I could use less spacers to get back to "stock" knuckle length.
For those of you that have done the swap, who did NOT have to modify their steering knuckle and what was used in the swap (E30 year, air-bag(less), new rack model)? Thanks.
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I modified my steering rack for an M3 steering rack, then when I couldn’t find a 95 M3 steering rack I installed a Z3 rack. It looks like I should have never modified it after getting it all put together. There is about a 1 inch gap on the rack spline between the end of the steering knuckle and the rack. I slide it onto the rack spline enough to put the bolt through the slot on the rack.Randall Racing and Engineering
Acworth, Georgia, 30101
http://www.facebook.com/RandallRacingandEngineering
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I'm in the process of doing the swap now with a 1990 325i Airbag car. I've shimmed the rack and bolted it in to the holes further away from the subframe because the rack boots came into contact with the engine mount tabs when I had it bolted closer to the subframe. Der affe said he didn't have to modify anything including his firewall plate and his setup was the closest to what I've got. Since I don't have to modify the knuckle I should be good to go right? Holy huge ass picture batman SorryLast edited by Jalves619; 05-08-2010, 04:53 PM.
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Originally posted by Jalves619 View PostI'm in the process of doing the swap now with a 1990 325i Airbag car. I've shimmed the rack and bolted it in to the holes further away from the subframe because the rack boots came into contact with the engine mount tabs when I had it bolted closer to the subframe. Der affe said he didn't have to modify anything including his firewall plate and his setup was the closest to what I've got. Since I don't have to modify the knuckle I should be good to go right? Holy huge ass picture batman SorryRandall Racing and Engineering
Acworth, Georgia, 30101
http://www.facebook.com/RandallRacingandEngineering
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Originally posted by Jalves619 View PostI'm in the process of doing the swap now with a 1990 325i Airbag car. I've shimmed the rack and bolted it in to the holes further away from the subframe because the rack boots came into contact with the engine mount tabs when I had it bolted closer to the subframe. Der affe said he didn't have to modify anything including his firewall plate and his setup was the closest to what I've got. Since I don't have to modify the knuckle I should be good to go right? Holy huge ass picture batman Sorry
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