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Steering rack removal

Stuart35
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Has anyone removed a rack from a 2011 fiesta?  I want to know if it will slide out of the side or if the sub-frame has to be dropped.

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    subframe needs dropping 150mm

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    Got to ask....... Why ?

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    Can the back of the frame be dropped only or lower the lot.  Also, with the extra 150mm will the rack come out of the side or will come out of the 150mm gap between the body and the frame?

    As to why, the rack has an internal clanging similar to this, but not as loud.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo_DBlkaNGk

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    Noise with engine running or off or both?

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    30 minutes ago, Stuart35 said:

    As to why, the rack has an internal clanging similar to this, but not as loud.   

    Oh heck I hope I never have this problem :sad:

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    35 minutes ago, iantt said:

    Noise with engine running or off or both?

    both

    It also makes a noise on uneven roads.

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