Replacing rack and pinion?

2010 KIA FORTE
100,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DEBRA HOWARD
Unable to remove power steering rack. Removed two bolts on each side and still hasn't dropped. What am I doing wrong or what am I missing?
Nov 17, 2022 at 5:26 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Do you have all steering components disconnected and the mounting brackets?

Do me a favor. I just looked up the directions for the removal and replacement and attached them below. Take a look through them and let me know if you see anything you may have missed.

Let me know what you find.

Take care,

Joe

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Nov 17, 2022 at 8:03 PM
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