Steering Coupler Rag Joint

[helpme]

What's the best way to change this? Can I put a hose clamp around this in the meantime? Thanks.

 

[19Walt93]

NAPA used to sell rag joint repair kits to replace the fiber disc, please don't to a temporary steering repair.

 

[helpme]

Is it very difficult to change?

 

[SenorNoob]

Gonna say that depends on whether the original is bolted or riveted. Bolted (all I've ever seen) should be a 20 minute job if you can reach it.

 

[helpme]

Thanks. I'll check that. It's a 94xlt. All the parts I've seen online refer to an F-series Ranger. Not sure if its the same. I think I can unbolt the brake master cylinder from the booster and lay it back and get to it from there.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Thanks. I'll check that. It's a 94xlt. All the parts I've seen online refer to an F-series Ranger. Not sure if its the same. I think I can unbolt the brake master cylinder from the booster and lay it back and get to it from there.

You shouldn't have to mess with the brakes, it is pretty easy to just pull the shaft and deal with it on your own terms.

 

[Curious Hound]

Like 85 said. Just pull the whole intermediate shaft out and work on it in the bench. You dont need to mess with brakes. If I recall, theres a clamp bolt at the bottom and another at the top. They must be temoved because they sit in a notch on the shaft. Then slide it off the steering box shaft. Might need to pry on it a little bit.