I am in the process of stripping my Clubman down to get at some rust areas
and the front subframe needs to come out (the motor is already out). My
question is, where do you disconnect the steering box? Can it come away
with the subframe, or must you disconnect the steering rack ball joints?


Graham

GrahamL wrote:

Aint you got a manual?

The steering rack is attached the the floor pan and needs the ball
joints removing from the steering arms.

I would guess that the rack would be a pain to replace afterwards if you
let it go with the sub frame.

rm

"Rob" <mesa (AT) mine (DOT) com> wrote


Thanks, Rob.

I do have a manual for what it's worth. It is one of the worst I have ever
used. Probably good if you know what you've done it before but otherwise a
bit if a challenge.
Anyway, the subframe is out, steering rack and all, as of this afternoon.
I'll bolt the rack onto the body before I put the subframe back in. It would
certainly be difficult otherwise. However, it is going to be a lot easier
to get the ball joints out now that the steering rack is off the body.

Graham

On Tue, 10 Apr 2007 19:37:16 +1000, "GrahamL"
<grahamlyons (AT) internode (DOT) ton.net> wrote:

You know, it occurs to me that it should be possible to create an
open-source online manual that everyone could contribute to,
Wikipedia-style. Now how could we start that off?
--
Regards, Chris (Please take out my car to reply by plain text email)
---1967 Riley Elf----1978 Mini 1000----1979 Ford Capri---
-----1957 Standard 8--------1972 Mini Clubman estate-----
-----1966 Triumph Herald Estate----1965 Hillman Minx-----

"Chris Bolus" <chrisB (AT) 78MINIb0lus (DOT) com> wrote

Chris,

That would be excellent. Once started, it may even be worthwhile publishing
in hard copy one day. Have a look at http://www.jag-lovers.org/ebooks/. I
don't know how they do it, but members contribute information to these
e-books. I guess they have a knowledgeable editor. Any volunteers?

Graham

"Chris Bolus" <chrisB (AT) 78MINIb0lus (DOT) com> wrote

..
www.ime.org.uk - it exists, and you can add to it.

Colin.

Don't forget to replace the steering rack before you refit the front subby.
I know its obvious but a pain if you forget.

P

"GrahamL" <grahamlyons (AT) internode (DOT) ton.net> wrote

On Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:54:55 GMT, "TFP" <someone (AT) microsoft (DOT) com> wrote:

get it built up a bit I guess!
--
Regards, Chris (Please take out my car to reply by plain text email)
---1967 Riley Elf----1978 Mini 1000----1979 Ford Capri---
-----1957 Standard 8--------1972 Mini Clubman estate-----
-----1966 Triumph Herald Estate----1965 Hillman Minx-----

I can believe it, Peter, given the angles of the bolts holding the steering
rack on to the firewall. It would be nearly impossible.

Thanks,

Graham
"Peter" <someone (AT) microsoft (DOT) com> wrote

GrahamL wrote:

Can be done

rm