Steering rack repair without removing.

[V8Zig]

Ok so my rack has been leaking from the passenger side into the boot for some time. I'm trying to fix it in place and I have the circlip and metal plate out. Now I can see the seal but how to get it out? 🤔.. The end the of steering rack has a 60mm bolt end on it presumably to take the whole end of the rack off. Does this need to come off to remove the seal?? Any ideas welcome 🙏 😊

[PabloGee]

I don't know the answer, sorry, but you could call one of the specialists to see if they're willing to tell you.
At worst, they won't, but I suspect they might.

Kiley Clinton is one of the preferred companies.
Mine was refurbed by Lawfield Engineering, but it looks like they have closed.

[V8Zig]

Ahh cheers mate that's a good idea.. never opened a rack before.. bit out me depth 🙄

[Belle427]

Pretty tricky in the car to be honest so i would remove it, ive never stripped one but that 60 mm nut does come out to reveal a seal, it may be fecking tight though and have loctite on it.

[Belle427]

Not a chim but may help.
https://www.tvr-car-club.co.uk/uploads/9/5/1/5/951...

[V8Zig]

The community support almost makes up for the unavailability of parts.. lol almost.. cheers guys some great stuff there. Should be able to get this done.

[Sardonicus]

The spool can be removed repaired/re-sealed rack in situ but the rack/ram end seal I would want the rack removed from the car and yes the end threaded cap is often thread locked (Loctite etc) by someone that hasn't heard of moderation

[Belle427]

It may benefit you to crack that 60mm while its still fixed on the car if you have the sockets to do it.

[pmessling]

I would recommend buying a new end nut. Heat the end up before trying to undo the nut, follow my guide on the tvrcc page will help you. If your in bucks area I can loan you the socket and bits.