I got a 1998 328i steering rack today to replace my leaky rack on there now. This rack came with the knuckle, guibo and tie rods
Few Questions,
1- What parts from the E36 rack can/should I keep as far as compatibility? (eg; guibo, knuckle, spline, inner and outer tie rods)
2- What parts aside from these will need to complete the swap?
3- Will I also need tie rod lock plates in case the e36 rods do not work out?
4- Can I use the existing HP PS hose somehow to save the $75?
5- Is there anything else I should check for replacement while down there? (eg; guibo, mounts etc...)
6- How long does the procedure take in total approximate hours?
Picture of e36 rack that I picked up:
Few Questions,
1- What parts from the E36 rack can/should I keep as far as compatibility? (eg; guibo, knuckle, spline, inner and outer tie rods)
2- What parts aside from these will need to complete the swap?
Code:
7/16 Bolt 2 Inches Long - - xxxxxxxxxxx - - - - -x2 - - -$??? Bolt M10x50 - - - - - - - - - 26111226737 - - - - x2 - - -$2.70 Self Locking Nuts - - - - - - 07129964672 - - - - x2 - - -$0.60 Copper Seals 14x20 - - - - -32411093596 - - - - -x4 - - -$0.68 Copper Seals 16x22 - - - - -32411093597 - - - - -x4 - - -$1.04 Self Locking Nuts - - - - - - 07129922716 - - - - -x4 - - $1.20 Power Steering Res. - - - - -32411097164 - - - - x1 - - -$19.50 High Pres. PS Hose - - - - - 32411141953 - - - - -x1 - - -$74.00 Spacer - - - - - - - - - - - -72118119268 - - - - -x1 - - -$2.05 Spacer - - - - - - - - - - - -72111847480 - - - - -x2 - - -$1.92 Nut - - - - - - - - - - - - - -72111977925 - - - - -x2 - - -$1.10 LP PS Return Hoses - - - - - xxxxxxxxxxx - - - - - x2 - - -$14.50 Bottle of ATF - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -x1 - - -$2.50
4- Can I use the existing HP PS hose somehow to save the $75?
5- Is there anything else I should check for replacement while down there? (eg; guibo, mounts etc...)
6- How long does the procedure take in total approximate hours?
Picture of e36 rack that I picked up:

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