Steering rack replacement

Hi,

The subframe does need to be removed. It is a rather large job, but if you follow the steps, you should be fine. Here are the directions for removal and replacement. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2007 Hyundai Truck Entourage V6-3.8L
Removal and Replacement
Vehicle Steering and Suspension Steering Steering Gear Service and Repair Removal and Replacement
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
POWER STEERING GEAR BOX

COMPONENTS

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COMPONENT

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REMOVAL
1. Remove the both front wheel & tire assemblies.
2. Drain the power steering fluid.
3. Remove the bolt (A) connecting steering column to universal joint.

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4. Disconnect the pressure tube (A) from the power steering oil pump by loosening eye bolt.

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5. Disconnect the return hose (A)

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6. Loosen the split pin and castle nut, and then remove the tie rod end (A) from the knuckle by using a SST (09568-4A000).

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7. Remove the split pin and lower arm bolts and nut (A).

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8. Disconnect the stabilizer link (B) from the strut assembly (A) by loosening nut.

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9. Repeat on the other side.
10. Remove the front and rear roll stopper bolts and nuts (A, B).

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11. Remove the sub-frame by loosening the bolts and nuts.

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12. Remove the rear roll stopper (A) from the sub-frame.

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13. Disconnect the pressure tube (A) and return (B) from the valve body housing.

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14. Remove the power steering gear box (A) from the sub-frame by loosening the mounting bolts.

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INSTALLATION

NOTE: Be sure to connect between a tube and a hose as shown in the illustration.

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1. Installation is reverse of the removal.
2. After installation, bleed the power steering system.
3. Adjust the wheel alignment.

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I hope this is helpful. Let me know if you need help or have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe