Removal ("Y" Body)
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Place drain pan under vehicle and drain P/S fluid. Remove intermediate shaft shield. Disconnect power steering pressure and return hoses from rack and pinion assembly. Disconnect power steering cooler and remove from vehicle. Remove steering coupler pinch bolts and remove coupler from rack and pinion.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Disconnect and separate front tie rod ends. See OUTER TIE ROD . Disconnect electrical connectors. Remove stabilizer bar from crossmember. Disconnect brake pipe from crossmember fastener clips. Remove rack and pinion mounting bolts and nuts. Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, DO NOT remove, four crossmember mounting nuts. Remove power rack and pinion through left wheelwell opening by rotating.