If you have a worn steering rack in your Lotus Esprit, then here is a cost effective overhaul kit that also upgrades the pinion bearings from ball to taper roller bearings.
This simple component change produces a noticeable improvement in the steering action, plus delivers a robust rack that has an extended service life.
This same overhaul kit is suitable for any left-hand or right-hand drive Lotus Esprit, Elite or Eclat that is fitted with a manual steering rack manufactured by Burman
If worn tie-rods need to be replaced to complete the overhaul, then these can be purchased here as seperate items.
Lotus Esprit S1-S3 steering rack overhaul kit
Kit price $205.00 excluding GST ($225.50 including GST)
Please note carefully, pricing above does not included postage and packing
Advertised pricing is correct as of 13-2-2024 and may change over time
Overseas customers, please note all advertised pricing is in Australian dollars.
To order your Lotus Esprit S1 - S3 steering rack overhaul kit, send us your parts order today
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This comprehensive kit contains the following parts-
1) Rubber bellows type gaiters, quantity 2
2) Tie fasteners for both rubber gaiters, quantity 4 (not shown in photograph)
3) Bronze bush for left-hand side of steering rack, quantity 1
4) Twist style rivets to secure bronze bush, quantity 2
5) Taper roller bearings for pinion gear, quantity 2
6) External rubber gaiter for pinion gear shaft, quantity 1
7) Internal rubber O-ring for pinion gear shaft, quantity 1
8) Nylon pressure plunger for pinion gear to rack mesh, quantity 1
9) Control arm inner ball joint nylon cups, quantity 2
10) Twist style rivets for inner ball joint, quantity 2 (not shown in photograph)
To assist you in successfully rebuilding your steering rack, a ten page comprehensive guide is provided when purchasing the kit.
If rebuilding your steering rack is not for you, then we can offer an exchange steering rack.
Alternatively we can rebuild you own rack and return it to you ready to be installed.
Please contact Lotus Marques to discuss these options.
What our customers are saying -
"Just a quick note to say thanks for the kit.
Refurbed my rack a few weeks ago.
Excellent kit, easy to do.
Has transformed the rack."
Robert Drewery - Derbyshire, UK
"The steering rack kit and new tie rods worked a treat.
The Esprit rack is now fitted and I’ve moved onto the next job, THANK YOU"
Allan Hill, Wellington Point, Queensland
