For models with rack-and-pinion steering, begin by loosening the front wheel lug nuts, raising the front of the vehicle, and securely supporting it on jackstands while applying the parking brake. Remove the wheels, then mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft coupler to the rack and pinion input shaft and remove the pinch bolt from the lower end of the intermediate shaft. Detach the tie-rod ends from the
Steering Knuckles, position a drain pan under the rack and pinion, and unscrew the power steering pressure and return lines from the rack and pinion using a flare-nut wrench if available, capping the lines to prevent leakage. Unscrew the mounting nuts, remove the washers, and slide the bolts forward into the frame before lowering the rack and pinion from the vehicle. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring all fasteners are tightened to the specified torque values, and check the power steering fluid level, adding if necessary before bleeding the system. For models with recirculating ball steering, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands while applying the parking brake. Mark the relationship of the intermediate shaft coupler to the rack and pinion input shaft and remove the pinch bolt from the coupler. Position a drain pan under the rack and pinion and unscrew the power steering lines from the rack and pinion, using a flare-nut wrench if available to prevent rounding-off the fittings. Separate the connecting rod or relay rod from the
Pitman Arm, support the rack and pinion, and remove the rack and pinion retaining bolts from the frame rail before detaching the rack and pinion from the frame and removing it. If installing a new rack and pinion or Pitman arm, remove the Pitman arm from the rack and pinion sector shaft. For installation, reverse the removal steps, ensuring all fasteners are tightened to the specified torque values, check the power steering fluid level, adding if necessary before bleeding the system.