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Old 06-02-2008, 07:25 AM   #1
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HI ALL , has anyone fitted a power stearing unit in a 88 laser before ? my daughters car was not power stear but i want to fit one into it for her . i can purchase the complete unit from a wreakers for $150. is it a huge job ?

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Old 06-02-2008, 09:44 PM   #2
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spare bolts

this unit may have a smaller filler tin or straight in to the pump

just need the powersteering pump
holding bracket for the pump
the belt and tensior if it needs one or runs off the alternator tensioner

use the right powersteering oil for the ford

the two pipes (the end of the pipes may have very small 0 rings)
any clips to hold the pipes in place against the chassis

these joins and threads strip easily so hand start every one then tighten

to fit rack
the powersteering rack bolts up the same spot as the original
undo the spline bolt at the base of the steering column spead the spline a little
both tie rod ends to undo

wheel alignment needed after :
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Old 07-02-2008, 06:51 AM   #3
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Thanks ill give it a go on the weekend .
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Old 11-02-2008, 12:51 PM   #4
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got the power steer in no drama , now the alignment is way out ,the pasenger side wheel is very toe in and sitting on the tyre sholder . dont know why , i guess an alignment may rectify ???? hope so
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Old 11-02-2008, 02:26 PM   #5
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measure the distance from the middle of the front tyre each side
then measure the distance from the middle of the back of the front tyre

undo the tie rod end locking nuts

and adjust the rods of the rack with stilsons (thread in or out )
so both of the meausrements front and the back of the front tyres
are almost the same

this willl do untill you get a propper wheel alignment
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