To remove the Rack And Pinion, park the vehicle with the front wheels straight, loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the front, and support it securely on jackstands. Apply the parking brake and remove the wheels, along with the engine under-covers if applicable. Place a drain pan under the Rack And Pinion, detach the power steering pressure and return lines using a crow's-foot wrench, and cap the ends to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Detach the tube-support bracket from the Rack And Pinion assembly, mark the relationship of the lower universal joint to the Rack And Pinion input shaft, and remove the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt. Separate the tie-rod ends from the steering knuckle arms, remove the stabilizer bar end links and bushing retainer bolts, and then remove the Rack And Pinion mounting nuts. Lift the stabilizer bar to knock out the Rack And Pinion mounting bolts, and on V6 models, remove the Rack And Pinion heat shield. Separate the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion input shaft and pull the Rack And Pinion assembly out from the right side, checking the Rack And Pinion mounting grommets for wear and replacing them if necessary. For installation, raise the Rack And Pinion into position, connect the U-joint while aligning the marks, install and tighten the mounting bolts and nuts, and connect the tie-rod ends to the steering knuckle arms. Install the U-joint pinch bolt and tighten it, connect the power steering pressure and return hoses, fill the power steering pump reservoir with the recommended fluid, and reattach the bracket to the Rack And Pinion assembly. Finally, install the stabilizer bar bushing retainer bolts, tighten them, lower the vehicle, and bleed the steering system.
