PS Rack Inner Tie Rod Extension installation?

[E-Ticket Ride]

I just got through installing my Duralast '93 Mustang PS rack, and came across the PS rack inner extensions.
I have a Mk IV Roadster base kit, but I didn't see anything in the manual about installation instructions (currently at work, so I can't triple check).

I am guessing I need to remove the rack (now that I've got it nicely centered and calibrated lock to lock!), and remove the boots off of each end to gain access.
Is there a special tool for the boot clamp?
Any sneaky secret incantations I need to recite to get this to go together well (read "easily")?

TIA
CL

[Brian Z]

The Mk4 Base kit manual talks about this process in the Steering Rack section. It is on page 150 in the copy I have at my desk. It will be right around there depending on which version you have.

The clip that holds the rubber boots on can be removed with a pair of pliers.

Let me know if you still can't find it. It is definately in there.

Kind regards,

[E-Ticket Ride]

Clearly I overlooked that part, and will check when I get home.
I have the complete kit manual on my computer here at work...

Thanks for the quick answer!

[Brian Z]

Chris,

Were you able to find it? If you still can't let me know and I'll find a way to get part of the manual on here. I will need the help of the web guy here because I couldn't figure out how to do it on my own.

[E-Ticket Ride]

Brian - I got everything apart last night. Yes, found that section. I needed to disassemble the rack from the chassis, as I couldn't get good access to unbolt the tie rod ends from the rack. Now my only problem is to find a 1.5" wrench to tighten the extenders! I don't have anything big enough, not even a crescent wrench.

Can your IT guy help you send me one to borrow tonight??? (just kidding)

My neighbor has a 6' tall rack of tools. He will likely have something I can borrow.

BTW - I assume lock-tite on both threads (rack to extender, extender to tie rod)?

CL

[Brian Z]

There is no reason why you can't use lock-tite on those parts. I asked around here and a couple guys said they didn't use any on their cars. It is up to you.

Best regards,

[Timb]

I used red locktite since the inner tie rods had it on before I disassembled it

[GT-Tom]

I just did mine this weekend. Put the rack in a bench vise for leverage. The factory boot clamps are usually single use. Pry the boot clamps off or just cut them with a wire cutter. My boots had only a narrow groove for a clamp so I chose to use CV boot clamps from AutoZone to replace the factory boot clamps because they are thinner than a water hose clamp and only a few bucks. I didn't have a combintation wrench big enough but did have a pipe wrench big enough........I KNOW.....I Know.....use the right tool. I was careful not to scratch up the outside surface so on future repairs I could get a combintation wrench on the ends. I used blue locktite just in case. THEN you get to reinstall the rack and start all over again on calibrating. :o

Tom

[E-Ticket Ride]

Installed my extenders on the rack last night in about 20 min. Just used hose clamps for the boots, as I had 2 handy that fit perfectly.
Now just need to reinstall and recalibrate the rack, and trim the inner tie rods per the procedure.

Thanks for the comments guys.
CL