Intake Boot Spacer Modification for Boost Leak

[max rolph]

as i said i took all appart and smeared each boot with urathane and clamped. noo leaks and replaced all vac lines with thick silicone hight temp. and better clamps than Vibrant

 

[ViperSbite]

So I've done this on my 2018 in the past and now starting on my '23 SRX...
I loosened the bolt by the spline end of ps unit and removed the top collar bolts, but it doesn't seem to budge beyond an eighth of an inch...
Before I try to force thing a little, are there any tips on taking the steering post out? Does the bottom bolt have to be removed completely?

Thanks!!

 

[STAIN]

So I've done this on my 2018 in the past and now starting on my '23 SRX...
I loosened the bolt by the spline end of ps unit and removed the top collar bolts, but it doesn't seem to budge beyond an eighth of an inch...
Before I try to force thing a little, are there any tips on taking the steering post out? Does the bottom bolt have to be removed completely?

Thanks!!

I am not sure, but I would try it. I took my lower shaft out.
I think the EPS models are easier to complete this mod vs. the non-EPS.

 

[Rtbo]

The bolt has to come out completely

 

[ViperSbite]

I am not sure, but I would try it. I took my lower shaft out.
I think the EPS models are easier to complete this mod vs. the non-EPS.

Thanks, removing the bolt did it.

 

[ViperSbite]

I forgot how much fun the whole job is.

 

[REDLINE 1]

Sucks azz lol

 

[Fords4life]

Way easier doing this mod with power steering compared to non power, removed the lower bolt and spread the slot open a bit with chissel and shaft slid right out.

 

[dmarriner60]

Anyone know what size screw those are for the clamps by chance? #10 or #12