VL SL Steering rack replacement

[05 Senator]

hey guys, i was wondering if any of u guys know how hard it is to change out the steering rack.
all the bushes on mine are cracked and rock hard. i have a parts car which apparently had the
entire rack changed 3000 clicks ago. i just want to know if its worth putting that one in or just
buying new bushes for the one thats in there. feedback is appreciated muchly, thanks

[jatsvl]

it's not that hard, 2 big nuts and bolts, 2 tie rod joints, the steering shaft and if it's power steer, 2 fluid lines. then you will need a wheel alignment. using the one from your donor car will be fine.
what bushes are stuffed?

[05 Senator]

pretty much all of them. even the rubber boots. i have new boots which i found in the boot when i bought the car. how long do think it should take?

[jatsvl]

the reason I ask is I can only think of 1 bush on the steering rack and that is the one the steering column shaft attaches to, and if that is stuffed you would get excessive steering play.
and there are 4 boots 2 on the tierod balls and the shaft boots.
first timer? give yourself 3-4 hrs 2nd time give your self 1.5-2hrs.

[05 Senator]

thanks man. do you know what all the other bushes are then? coz i couldn't find one bush in good nic. im just fixin it up a bit so i can sell it. i dont really want to spend too much coz i know i won't get it back. gettin a rb25 turbo calais...