1998 Ford Contour Rack and pinion replacement!!!

1998 FORD CONTOUR
135,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DOUGLAST1985
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i have a 98 contour, automatic, 135000 miles DOHC 6 cyl.
My rack and pinion are leaking profusely.
Mechanic said the rack and pinion need replaced.
Quoted me at $550. 5 hrs in labor.
I have pulled transmissions before but not by myself.
Can i replace this by myself with only putting the car up on blocks?
Is their a procedure somewhere?
I will most likely be doing this by myself, is it possible?
Are their any special tools required to do this?
Oct 18, 2010 at 1:15 PM
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Oct 18, 2010 at 7:35 PM
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