Removing Steering Linkage on FD ??

[shaunwil]

I\'ve been having a complete mare trying to get the Downpipe off the turbo pack.  I can\'t get the linkage off, been trying for over 4hrs !!!!!!

I think I\'ve found the problem in the workshop manual but want to double check since the suns gone down. Do I need to completely remove the bolts in the joints ? Is the bolt sat in a groove in the shaft ?? I have only loosen them off and think this is what is giving me such grief !

Any help would be greatly appreciated !!

Cheers

Shaun

[efiniste]

from memory, I think you have to take thm out completely, Shaun.

Steve

[cyman]

I\'ve been having a complete mare trying to get the Downpipe off the turbo pack. I can\'t get the linkage off, been trying for over 4hrs !!!!!!
 
I think I\'ve found the problem in the workshop manual but want to double check since the suns gone down. Do I need to completely remove the bolts in the joints ? Is the bolt sat in a groove in the shaft ?? I have only loosen them off and think this is what is giving me such grief !
 
Any help would be greatly appreciated !!
 
Cheers
 
Shaun

take the bolt out of the top part of the bottom universal joint then loosen the bolt from the upper joint (the on halfway up the steering column) from above this will allow you to slide the lower section of the steering column uppwards giving you enough clearance.
 
take a look here i did a complete how to http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47341
 
si

[John_Hudson]

undo the 2 bolts that go through either end of the link and mark up the bar so u can put it back in the same place, once thats done wd40 or freeze release spray the bar and tap it out u should beable to let it hang, job\'s a good\'un

[danny_m94]

i dont reaaly understand this ive had my downpipe off twice with the steering still in place maybe im special or my car is very bent.

[cyman]

i dont reaaly understand this ive had my downpipe off twice with the steering still in place maybe im special or my car is very bent.

i got my standard downpipe off with the steering column in place but had to undo the column to get the feed one to go back in  

[shaunwil]

Cheers guys

Its the Feed one and is quite a big bugger !

Should hopefully have car ready for the single by the weekend

Shaun

[danny_m94]

ah i c well i have a feed one coming this week as it happens. The old one was a tight fit yeh wish me luck.

[shaunwil]

You will need it :Giggle

Shaun

[grinder]

errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr spare pair of hands here

[danny_m94]

and let me guess u dont live in the east mids lol

[shaunwil]

Er no, Stu your more than welcome tomorrow night if you fancy lending a hand. Was out tonight bowling so didn\'t get anything done.

Shaun

[grinder]

cant do wed - clare is out galavanting .. bloody typical timing eh !

[shaunwil]

Thursday Your welcome any time

Shaun

[grinder]

wooohoooooo thats superb !!

i might just have to bob around and have a nosey