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02-24-2012, 11:53 AM

Jim_Chilenski

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Power Steering Rack Question

Will it damage the power steering rack if I remove the pump, cap of the hydraulic line going to the rack, and then continue to drive the mini while I send the pump off for a rebuild?

Will this cause a failure of the rack as well?

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Jim

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02-24-2012, 02:49 PM

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It can be done

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