Looped Power Steering

[jase]

I have a question regarding looping a power steering rack, essentially making it a manual rack, by joining the input and output ports on it together.

like this one:



I take it, it wouldn't pass a WOF as the power steering has been disconnected

Reasons for rejection
4. The power steering:
a) has been disconnected,

are you able to cert this kind of modification if it was done nicely, with a nice loop and some high pressure fittings? is there a reference i can have a look at, either way?

Jason

[Justin]

Hi Jason

In a rack and pinion, the torsion bar must be removed and replaced or pinned, for positive engagement. This eliminates reverse feedback from the wheels back up to the steering wheel, and improves steering feel and feedback.

The steering rack or box must also be stripped of all internal power steering seals and parts not required for the rack or box operation in manual configuration, or which may cause resistance or restriction.

All components within the rack and pinion or box should be lubricated in the same way in which a manual rack or box is lubricated, using appropriate grease on the shaft/bushings/bearings and pinion in a steering rack, and a steering box should use heavy-weight oil.

This work should be carried out by a steering specialist, with a copy of the invoice provided to the LVV Certifier.

I hope this helps.

[jase]

Thanks for that Justin

So the above setup, assuming that its just go the inlet and outlet looped together and its still mostly full of fluid is unable to be certed?

[Justin]

Hi again

That's correct - looped power steering racks can not be LVV Certified.

Cheers, Justin