BMR Suspension RK002 - Manual (Page 2)

BMR MANUAL RACK CONVERSION KIT (Cont.)
PART# RK002
NOTE: At this point there are two options for removing and re-installing the drivers' side
bolt. The preferred method requires raising the motor to remove the bolt however this is a
labor intensive process and can be skipped by using the second option. The second option
involves cutting the bolt to remove
it and installing a new one from the bottom. Both options
are illustrated below.
OPTION 1:
1) Remove negative battery cable.
2) Using a 13mm wrench, remove the power wire from the back of the alternator.
3) Remove the rear mounting bolt on the alternator using the same 13mm wrench.
4) Using a 15mm socket, remove the front two mounting bolts from the alternator.
5) Remove alternator.
6) Using two 18mm wrenches, loosen and remove the nuts from both motor mount
bolts.
7) Place a block of wood and a hydraulic jack under the oil pan and lift the motor to
Remove the load off the motor mount bolts. Remove both bolts.
8) Jack the motor up until it is high enough to remove the drivers' side rack bolt.
OPTION 2:
1) Using a Sawzall, body saw or similar cutting tool, cut off the head of the drivers'
side rack bolt. NOTE: Depending on the saw, it may be necessary to remove the
sway bar to gain access to the bolt.
2) Remove the bolt from the bottom.
14. Remove the rack and pinion and steering shaft assembly. It may be necessary to use a
pry-bar to slide it out of the mounts. It may also require a few taps on the upper steering joint
to knock it loose from the steering column.
15. Verify that the new manual rack is centered by using the following procedure: turn the
input shaft all the way in one direction then measure the distance from the end of the tie rod
end to the rack mounting flange as shown in IMAGE 3. Now turn the shaft all the way in the
opposite direction and record this measurement as well. Subtract the smaller number from
the larger and this will be your centering measurement.
16. Thread the BMR outer tie rod ends onto the manual rack approximately half-way.
Position the two racks next to each other and adjust the tie rods until the overall width is as
close as possible.
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