Raise the intermediate shaft seal and remove the intermediate shaft-to-stub shaft pinch bolt. Raise and support the vehicle on jackstands, then remove both front wheel and tire assemblies. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from both tie rod ends. Using tool J-6627 or BT-7101 or equivalent, press the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle. If equipped with an air management pipe, remove the bracket bolt from the crossmember. Remove the 2 rear cradle mounting bolts and lower the rear of the cradle about 4-5 inches (10-13 cm). If equipped, remove the rack and pinion heat shield. Remove the rack and pinion mounting bolts, then the gear assembly through the left wheel opening. To install, place the gear assembly through the left wheel opening and install the mounting bolts. Reinstall the heat shield. Raise the rear of the cradle and install the mounting bolts. Install the bracket bolt to the crossmember under the air management pipe. Reattach the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles, install the retaining nuts, and insert new cotter pins. Reinstall the front wheels and lower the vehicle. Finally, install the intermediate shaft seal and the intermediate shaft-to-stub shaft pinch bolt, then check and adjust the toe-in as necessary.