steering unit removal

2009 NISSAN SENTRA
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ALFREDM8702
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im working on a 2009 nissan sentra and im trying to remove the bottom steering unit but im having trouble getting it out everything is unbolted but there isnt enough room to remove it without literally removing the motor, any suggestions?
Sep 27, 2012 at 12:40 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Which engine do you have?Are you replacing the rack and pion?
Sep 27, 2012 at 12:51 AM
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ALFREDM8702
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im not sure what engine size i believe 1.8 and yes the rack and pinion
Sep 27, 2012 at 12:56 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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You have to remove the front suspension member assembly to get the rack out.
Sep 27, 2012 at 4:32 AM
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