[B6T]

Originally Posted by Nick.B

I've done two N52 pan gaskets on RWD cars, on jack stands, in the driveway. Neither time could I get the steering column to separate from the rack to let me properly lower the subframe. Lost a few hours trying. Ended up laying right on the ground, subframe on my chest, and snaking the pan in and out. First one took about 10 hours. Second one I wasted less time trying to get the steering disconnected and just crawled back under, took about 8 hours.

Any reason why you didn't unbolt the steering rack from the subframe and suspend it with some ratchet straps or something? From what I remember, the rack bolts to the top of the subframe.

[Nick.B]

Originally Posted by B6T

Any reason why you didn't unbolt the steering rack from the subframe and suspend it with some ratchet straps or something? From what I remember, the rack bolts to the top of the subframe.

Good idea. Not sure why I didn't try that. I'll keep it in mind now that I have another one that looks like it needs a pan gasket.

[B6T]

Originally Posted by Nick.B

Good idea. Not sure why I didn't try that. I'll keep it in mind now that I have another one that looks like it needs a pan gasket.

Nevermind... I took at look at my car yesterday, and the tie-rod arms are beneath the subframe so it wouldn't be possible to leave the rack tied up. I rescind my previous comment

[Nick.B]

Originally Posted by B6T

Nevermind... I took at look at my car yesterday, and the tie-rod arms are beneath the subframe so it wouldn't be possible to leave the rack tied up. I rescind my previous comment

That's probably why I didn't do that.