Rack and pinion power steering line replacement

1999 DODGE CARAVAN
130,000 MILES • 3.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEETLEB46
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Reprinted your instructions for replacement of rack and pinion on the van listed above. do you know approximately how long it takes to do the job? the question i have is the line on the rack and pinion connected in the center of the rack and pinion is leaking. can the power steering lines be replaced with out removing the rack and pinion? do you have instructions on how to do that would be? appreciated. thanks, Jimbo
Aug 24, 2020 at 11:38 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Most all lines can be repaired/replaced on the rack but you may have to get a bulk line and bend it yourself depending what line it is. Can you get a picture of the line and that will help us fine which one you need? Thanks
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Aug 24, 2020 at 11:54 PM
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BEETLEB46
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this coming week hopefully i'll be able to crawl under it! thanks for your assistance.
Aug 26, 2020 at 5:17 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Sounds great. Keep us updated on how you make out. Thanks and we are here if you need more help.
Aug 26, 2020 at 11:36 AM
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