Rack and pinion removal

Good afternoon,

Yes, the rear of the cradle has to be dropped to gain access to the lines and the mounts.

Roy

1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the control arms.
4. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (1) from the power steering gear (2).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
7. Remove the power steering hoses from the from the power steering gear.

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8. Remove the power steering gear bolts (2) from the frame (3).
9. Remove the power steering gear (1) through the left wheel opening.