Rack and Pinion Replacement

Good evening,

I attached the procedure and some pictures for you for the repair.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/tie-rod-end-replacement

Roy

REMOVAL
1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.

NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an internal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of locking the steering wheel for service will have to be used.

2. Lock the steering wheel to prevent spinning of the clockspring.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the skid plate from under the front end to gain access to the gear.
5. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies.

NOTE: Mark the alignment adjusting cams for easier installation.

6. Remove the lower control arms.
7. Remove the front axle.
8. Remove the tie rod end nuts.
9. Separate tie rod ends from the knuckles with Puller C-3894-A.

Fig. 2 Coupler Bolt
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10. Remove the intermediate shaft lower coupler bolt and slide the coupler off the gear.

Fig. 3 Rack & Pinion
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11. Remove power steering pressure hose bracket.
12. Remove the power steering lines from the gear.
13. Remove the mounting bolts from the gear to the front cradle.
14. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Transfer the tie rod ends to the new steering gear (if needed).
2. Install the steering gear to the vehicle.
3. Install the gear mounting bolts to the front cradle. Tighten the gear mounting bolts to 162 Nm (120 ft. lbs.)
4. Install the power steering lines to the gear.
5. Install the power steering pressure hose bracket.
6. Install the lower coupler bolt and slide the coupler on to the gear.
7. Install the tie rod end to the knuckle and tighten the nuts.
8. Install the front axle.
9. Install the lower control arms.
10. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
11. Install the skid plate.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Unlock the steering wheel.
14. Fill the power steering fluid.
15. Reset the toe and center the steering wheel.