Tightening the fluid line's nut on the steering rack without removing it?

itsmekirby · Post by **itsmekirby** » 13 Nov 2023, 01:36

Anyone ever tried tightening this fluid line's connector without taking the rack off? Not a lot of room to work with and wondering if anyone has tried it or has any tips. Mine worked it's way loose and was less than finger tight! I do have a small adjustable crescent that barely fits but there's no room to swing it.

Post by **abscate** » 13 Nov 2023, 02:54

A crows foot socket should work in there but it’s tight in there, for certain, Shirley.

Post by **ZionXIX** » 13 Nov 2023, 07:30

+1 on crows foot extension. Cheap at harbor freight, free replacement if you break them.

Post by **volvolugnut** » 13 Nov 2023, 08:00

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itsmekirby · Post by **itsmekirby** » 16 Nov 2023, 14:34

Crows foot socket did the trick, thanks everyone!

For anyone in the future trying this, the combination that worked for me was: 18mm crows foot socket -> universal joint -> extension -> wrench.