Steering rack electronic clip

Ma551vee

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Hi all wonder if you can help , just changing the steering rack in my 08 GT however I have stupidly broken the electronic clip on my new rack however the old one has a goood clip , this has two Allen bolts next to it so I took them out but the component will only swivel and not pull out any ideas on how to swap this I have posted pictures 804E5FAA-3A3B-4588-AF61-4F3D837990C0.jpegCBC5BF49-BC46-4987-9610-A095D8A737DA.jpeg804E5FAA-3A3B-4588-AF61-4F3D837990C0.jpegCBC5BF49-BC46-4987-9610-A095D8A737DA.jpeg804E5FAA-3A3B-4588-AF61-4F3D837990C0.jpegCBC5BF49-BC46-4987-9610-A095D8A737DA.jpeg69A4C731-9BE9-4ABB-9DA7-D940C03098E5.jpeg804E5FAA-3A3B-4588-AF61-4F3D837990C0.jpegCBC5BF49-BC46-4987-9610-A095D8A737DA.jpeg69A4C731-9BE9-4ABB-9DA7-D940C03098E5.jpeg
 

Oneball

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If and this is a big IF, it’s similar to the pressure sensor on a Volvo rack it has an o-ring on the end and nothing else. Maybe it’s just stiff.
 

Ma551vee

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Thanks one ball I will try it there’s no possible way of getting anything underneath it it’s is very tight and no inspection holes or bolts it’s really puzzling me
 

Ma551vee

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Ahh yeah kinda similar I don’t even know what you call it tried to google see if anyone was selling just that part to see if it actually come out but I suppose it does because why bother with the bolts , might just try a screwdriver and a hammer see if it want to release
 

Oneball

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I thought they were a pressure sensor but apparently they’re a solenoid. Google. Maserati steering rack solenoid.

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Ma551vee

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Yup that’s it looks like if I get a screwdriver under the tab and give it a few gentle hits will pop out doesn’t seem to be anything holding it in place from the inside
 

Oneball

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I’ve also found out what it’s for. It’s a solenoid that controls the amount of assistance provided for speed sensitive power steering.
 

Ma551vee

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Oneball your a legend mate! Will try to get it free tonight and report back hopefully does the trick
 

Ma551vee

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Haha tell me about it I’ve been non stop on calls today and my office is like the Sahara haha tired is no understatement