clio sport steering rack ??

[tony69]

alrite people are all the clios the same when it comes to steering rack thanks

 

[Fred@BTM]

nope RS is specific

 

[kevin.s]

most things on rs models are specific and usually cost twice as much too

 

[Alex_X93]

Their are two types of rack supplied for the rs they they crossed over on the ph1 x plate mine is the earlier SMI type not sure on the type code for the later but the rack and rack and ends have slightly different fitment on both (thread diameter/ lenght of rack ends) . Mine had a sticker on the rack so I peeled it off and stuck it in the back page of my service book for further reference. I no this to be correct because I rebuilt my rack inner/outers track arms and replaced rack bushes last year. Hope this helps

 

[tony69]

mines a y reg so wot type wud it b thanks

 

[Fred@BTM]

you'll have to have a look, or drop it over mine and i'll tell you (knowle)

 

[tony69]

cnt drive it mate i need a crash in it like the other nyt lol

 

[tony69]

can i change the bar on the steering rack ?????

 

[edde]

can i change the bar on the steering rack ?????

Yep just need to find out which it is iuf you cannot drive the car just remove the arm then and take them to car parts place least you'll know which you want

 

[tony69]

will i have to go renault for it

 

[tony69]

?

 

[tony69]

cnt find number any wher on the rack wher wud it b

 

[kevin.s]

taking it to renault would probly be your best bet mate. at least you know you are getting the right part then.

 

[tony69]

how do i take the arm off ?????

 

[davebem]

Which bit is it you need?? Looking on the dialogies most of the separate bits on either rack are the same part number.

 

[tony69]

the bit that goes on the track rod end mate i cnt seem to get mine off the rack tho do they come off thanks

 

[tony69]

any one

 

[Alex_X93]

Iirc the later type rack ends are slightly longer and have thicker diameter thread into rack. Try having a close look for sticker on the rack itself proberly on the underneath ,look for 3 letters in top left corner of sticker in darker text. Hope this helps I cannot remember the later rack code for sure but think it started with a T phone your local main dealer tbs.

 

[tony69]

i will do but im think about changin my arms on the rack easyer for me like they do come off dont they ??

 

[Alex_X93]

Tbh if you need the earlier type SMI the main dealer dont supply these parts anymore you will have to go to a local motor parts supplier for the earlier inner rack ends. They still supply the later type in a complete inner/outers pre built kit because this rack replaces the earlier type? Oh and the thread on the inners is a LEFT HAND THREAD IIRC try turning the spanner the other way.

 

[tony69]

i will have a try tomorrow what size spanner wud u say it is cuz ive tried a 28mm but cnt seem to get it on. is it easy to come off thanks

 

[edde]

the bit that goes on the track rod end mate i cnt seem to get mine off the rack tho do they come off thanks

They come off but as you've found they can be stiff err a touch of the hot spanner if you can or else penetrating oil etc

 

[tony69]

which way do they turn is it a left hand turn or right hand

 

[tony69]

?

 

[tony69]

any one

 

[edde]

which way do they turn is it a left hand turn or right hand

Just look at the thread you'll be able to tell

 

[tony69]

its all done now thanks all

 

[sam JFM]

Just to point out for search results the threads on the inner joints are standard, so normal undo