Steering rack rebuild, seal and bearing numbers Options

[Olympic 914]

Thought I would install my Turbo tie rod ends and found that one of the rack end bushings had stuck to the rack and pushed it out. ( probably during storage )

I found a rack rebuild thread by Wes V

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=95747

But it seems his rack is different than mine. his is a 75 mine is a 73 . I didn't know they changed them.

So it looks like I will have to disassemble my rack and clean up / polish the rack rod.

problem is I can't seem to find a number for the seal. Part #10 in diagram



Also the 911 rack ( and later 914 rack ? ) has a needle bearing at the top whereas, it looks like the 73 rack has caged ball bearings top and bottom.

My rack part number is 914.347.014.00

I haven't disassembled mine yet.

Does anyone have part numbers for the bearings and the seal? are the caged rollers the same number as in the 911 rack? # 6202. and if I can't find the seal could I just go with a sealed 6202 bearing (if available) on the top and skip the #10 seal?

I put PB blaster on the stuck end bushing last night and will work on it later today.

[Mikey914]

Well I have the #7 cap, I'll look at the #19
I assume these have the same threading, not a left and right. Same part for both?

[r_towle]

Well I have the #7 cap, I'll look at the #19
I assume these have the same threading, not a left and right. Same part for both?

No threading, just held in by a clip.
That is what the notch is for.

I made mine from bronze, nothing was available at the time.

They get loose and worn out, white plastic.
The seal breaks down, then dirt gets in there.

Now, if you were to manufacture a new pinion gear to reduce the throw of the whole unit, you would sell more than a few.

A good kit should include all the seals and boots, along with the two bushings at the end, and the two little bearings for the pinion gear.

I recall that the pinion gear housing changed between early and late, so if you pick late to fabricate, you will pick up the 911 market also....it's the same rack.