removing my power stearing

1. megabob Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Camborne Posts: 287 Saxo VTR

   #1 3rd July 2008, 13:47

   Hi
   
   i was thinking of removing my power stearing from my mk1 saxo VTR a friend at work has had it done to his peugeot 106 GTI. the reason i want to get it done is because my power stearing is on the way out and i dont want to get it fixed when i can have it taken out and i prefer not having power assisted stearing (dont ask why i just do). does anybody know whats involved in doing so?
   
   cheers
2. stendog Established Member Joined: Aug 2007 southampton Posts: 2253 saxo vtr

   #2 3rd July 2008, 17:10

   pretty sure i read somewhere you need to change steering rack or column to a non power steering one, not sure though mate. have a search
3. littleracer Trouble Maker Joined: Feb 2008 hook,hamshire Posts: 3426 black citroen saxo mk2 & focus ST '225',merc C180

   #3 3rd July 2008, 17:21

   iirc you just udo the pump/pipes and then take the ram off and its as good as power steering,its only the ram that makes it heavy when pump not working
4. Matty-VTR Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2008 Cheltenham Posts: 920 Silver VTR & Gunmetal Grey VTR

   #4 3rd July 2008, 18:57

   Whats the ram? My pumps failed and been like it for 2 months now i'm getting fucked off with it
5. littleracer Trouble Maker Joined: Feb 2008 hook,hamshire Posts: 3426 black citroen saxo mk2 & focus ST '225',merc C180

   #5 3rd July 2008, 19:30

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Matty-VTR Whats the ram? My pumps failed and been like it for 2 months now i'm getting fucked off with it

   the ram is the actual piston that turns the wheels,lol.once you undo that it should be ok,il try find a guide
6. megabob Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Camborne Posts: 287 Saxo VTR

   #6 4th July 2008, 12:55

   ok thanks for the advice, ive asked the guy i work with and he said somthing about getting a new stearing rack, i'll have a look around for a guide but if anybody has a guide or has had it done some step by step instructions would be great
7. Scattle Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Benfleet, Essex Posts: 10834 Megane 225 Cup

   #7 4th July 2008, 12:56

   Not sure on Saxos, but Racks are bastards to do, Im doing my one on my ZS atm.