rack and pinion

[newf]

Does anyone know how to remove the rack and pinion from a 93 mark viii. I have removed the outer tie rod ends and the 2 bolts the holds it into place. Seems like it still held up on the lines. Any suggestions on how to remove them without breaking the lines? Thanks newf!

 

[driller]

Billcu would be the one to talk to.

 

[billcu]

Billcu would be the one to talk to.

Disconnect everything else from the rack first, it sounds like you haven't removed the rag joint yet. Once everything else is disconnected, you can move the rack around enough to expose the fittings enough to get a wrench on them.

 

[95blklsc]

It isn't easy to do without lowering the subframe a bit. I have done but, but I'm still not sure how after looking at how tight it is in there. I did it on another mark, and lowering the subframe a few inches while using an engine brace to keep the engine in place is a hell of a lot easier.

 

[markup97]

it is quite a bit easier with the K dropped a bit. However, getting a wrench up in there to take the pressure and return lines off FIRST helps, followed by the rag joint. Then the outer tie rods and LAST thing is the rack nut/bolt combo!

 

[newf]

Cool thank you for everyone's input. It was a great help. Took me a couple days to do it but got it changed without removing the frame. Thanks again