First you might want to get the pinion tower out of the way.
E type steering rack rebuild.
Removing the pinion tower during jaguar e type steering rack rebuild.
The steering rack used for these pictures was a very original one with the original boots clamps tie rod ends and cheney clamps.
Steering rack rebuild kit.
The profile of the pinion changed during the production of the series 2 cars and with it the size of the larger of the pinion bearings.
Alas though they will not be much use in helping with the 40 year old rack in your e type.
Steering column rebuild rack fail safe rolling chassis steering column add comments.
You also have to unscrew the fluid lines that run from the tower to.
Video showing the etype series 2 power steering rack strip down and rebuild.
Steering column manual steering rack e type 1968 1975 click here to zoom the image.
Steering rack and pinion since 1976 terry s jaguar has been in the business of supplying a wide range of parts for jaguars everything from xk120 xk140 xk150 and all xke e type parts models right through to the latest jaguars on the road.
This is because the early xke s used castle type nuts with cotter pins.
Nor do i think you can purchase a new bentley rack and throw it into the e type.
By the way the next few posts on the steering rack pertain to a series ii 2 2 car with power steering automatic transmission and air conditioning.
This is easy as it is held on with three studs.
It also has a grease fitting on the top which is left off.
Jaguar e type steering rack rebuild kit 34 2054.
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E type series i e type series i 34 2052.
Video showing the etype series 2 power steering rack strip down and rebuild.
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Tie rod end.
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The question of why jaguar used different components on each side of the car has been asked many times on the e type forum but there s never been a definitive answer.
I knew i d probably find the original rack shortly afterwards but the knock on affect of replacement would also be a full rebuild of the steering unit.
When you need a part for your jaguar e type we are the people you will want helping you.
Mr2 rack bushing kit.
Early with 1 pinion bearing.
Note that on the tie rod end above right that there is a hole in the threaded shaft.
May 23 2014.
