If you can get the two shafts in alignment where the U-joint goes either by
use of the pukka tool or the work arounds, then unless either shaft is bent
(which will be shown as an eccentric instead of a concentric rotation when
either is pun) there will be no stress on the bearing. Wheels off ground
the steering wheel should rotate with very light finger-tip pressure, and no
stiff spots. Some 'rumbling' seems normal (in my sample of two). The rack
takes 1/3 Imperial pt/0.4 US pt/0.2 litre) of EP SAE 90 oil. Earlier racks
had an oil (not grease) nipple if you have a suitable oil-gun, otherwise the
factory recommended removing the big end of one of the gaiters and slowly
injecting the oil in there, whilst turning the rack from lock to lock to
distribute it. The rack does not have 'sides' as far as lubrication goes.
----- Original Message -----
From: "smarc" <smarc@abs.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: Seeking advice on MGB steering rack install.
> I am curious what the collective opinion/advice of the group is regarding
> how free the wheel needs to be, or how much stress is too much.
>
> Also, when filling the steering rack with oil, I gather that 90 weight
> hypoid gear oil is the thing to use, and the capacity of the rack is
small.
> I understood it to be only about three ounces. Can anyone confirm this for
> me? Also, is that per side, or total for the whole rack?
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