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 26, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Which engine do you have?Are you replacing the rack and pion?
Sep 26, 2012 at 5:51 PM
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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 26, 2012 at 5:56 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You have to remove the front suspension member assembly to get the rack out.
Sep 26, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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