MK4 Steering Shaft Clearance

[Shelbyco427]

I could use some guidance/insight here. I have the Factory Five power steering rack for my MK4 build and mounted a CVR racing power steering pump with integral reservoir. As you can see on the pictures, I have clearance issues. I don't know that I have enough length in the steering shaft to get this to drop a bit more to clear the power steering pulley and the brake line.

I'm sure open to any ideas people have as I can't be the only one that has run up against this.

[rich grsc]

Don't know what you did to that steering shaft, but that's not right. You have the wrong pump and bracket setup.

[Jeff Kleiner]

Looks like you have the 5.0L-SERPENTINE-PS bracket which as you found won't work. You need to be using the 302-SERPENTINE-PSH bracket which brings the pump in and up.



Jeff

[Shelbyco427]

Yeah. I have the CVF Racing 351W-SERPENTINE-PS which is a "mid mount". I've got a message into their support group to see if it is simple bracket and belt swap or if it is a whole new set up.

Thanks for the quick response.

[MSumners]

Did you cut the steering shaft or switch it around somehow?

[cc2Arider]

I agree w/MSumners...it looks like your u-joint near the footbox is far too forward also. Maybe you did this on-purpose to fit your pump and bracket?

Craig C