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Joel Rios Posted on Mar 14, 2012
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Its actually pretty straight foward, raise vehicle and support on stands disconnect hydraulics, disconnect tie rod ends, disconnect any electrical connections. remove mounting hardware and remove rack and pinion setup.installation is reverse on removal.note measure tires front and back of hub and adjust new tie rod ends to same measurement, also youll need to take it in for an alignment once your done, however measuring and adjusting to same measurement will get it close enough to drive to alignment shop

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