so I centralised the rack on fitting it to the subframe and centred the steering wheel before fitting the column and rack
The coupling is in the foot well under a rubber cover.
IMG_20200223_195942 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
the coupling hinges over the drive from the rack. Unusual as I am used to splines on my other cars but this is a good engineering solution. The pin was also added
IMG_20200223_200927_BURST001_COVER by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
and a new M8 nyloc used. Again not torqued up that will be done with the wheels on the road.
IMG_20200223_201743 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
and the suspension almost completely built up. The drive shaft nuts, steering column joint will be torqued when the wheels are on the floor.
IMG_20200223_203232 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
IMG_20200223_203313 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
IMG_20200223_203419 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
Just for reference a before and after
IMG_20200117_192755 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
IMG_20200223_203511 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
IMG_20200117_192923 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
IMG_20200223_203232 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
Lower engine mount fitted (this was replaced a couple of years ago)
IMG_20200223_205327 by
Jon Christie, on Flickr
Next up will be the exhaust
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Living the dream
MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+
BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10
259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894
252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023
101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888