There is an amazing comedic performance, specifically the part where you realize there is more work than necessary, having to go to work, and also having a beer. Plus the knowledge of how to do the job. Thanks for sharing.
Just wanted to confirm, it does work with stock suspension. Just used this trick on a 03 Liberty 3.7 4x4. Thank you for the tips, saved me a lot of time!
Ok Randy, first off, thanks for a great video, I always come on RU-vid for some advice, always taking it with a grain of salt. I knew there had to be a better way, but I'll one up you, as I'm in the middle of doing the job as we type, took a break to thank you. Ok, as I was saying everything you said is fine, only thing I have to add is to only cut the pass side axle mount bolt, and loosen the drivers side front bolt, don't cut it! Drop the pass side down and turn the rack so the pass tie rod is all the way out. The rack can than be worked out, I only loosened the drivers side rear bolt, I did not remove that bolt either. Thanks again!
Great idea on cutting the lower control arm bolts. A few dollars to replace to save a $65 re-alignment up front - that is if you can get in pretty tight on the same length at the tie rod ends. Good stuff - thanks.
It would be very useful information to know if there was any difference in the removal process with a stock vehicle. If anybody knows, please weigh in on this! PS. I see that people weighed in on this and that it works with the stock suspension. thank you, Will Nicholas.
What happens if a puncture hole penetrated one of those rubber protective bunji sleeves ,would that cause all the ps fluid to drain as fast as u could pour it in? Thanks
Also, this was pulled from jeepkj.com Steering Rack Removal -Set parking brake -Raise front, set on jack stands and remove wheels -Center steering -Disconnect tie rod ends (21 mm) -Remove drivers side tie rod end (count rotations and make note of it for installation) -Remove fans (Electric fan 10 mm, requires unbolting upper cross member 10 mm) -Remove serpentine belt (Tensioner 15 mm, clockwise to releave tension) -Disconnect sensor in power steering line that connects below the power steering pump just behind the pulley. -Disconnect this same power steering line (16 mm / flange wrench recommended) -Slightly turn the steering wheel to position the steering shaft linkage bolt for easy access, then lock the steering wheel. -Remove the steering shaft linkage retaining bolt (13 mm) -Lift the steering linkage to remove it from the steering rack input shaft -Remove steering rack retaining bolts (24 mm for both the bolt and nuts under the cross member) -Grab the input shaft and rotate the steering rack forward -Remove the power steering supply lines (18 mm / flange wrench recommended) -Remove the hard lines from the steering rack (13 mm / flange wrench recommended) -Remove oil filter drainage tray from front diff (13 mm nut on passenger side / 10 mm bolt on drivers side) -If possible remove the bushings from the steering rack -Rotate the steering rack forward and push back so the cross member mounts drop behind the cross member -Push the drivers side tie rod all the way in -Fish the steering rack out the passenger side wheel well. The drivers side tie rod will have to be moved occasionally. When the steering rack input shaft is near the front diff mount the rack will need to swing towards the front of the vehicle and the drivers side tie rod will pass under the oil pan and trans cooler lines. -Remove passenger side tie rod end and jam nut (count rotations and make note of it for installation) Installation -Install passenger side jam nut and tie rod end (used recorded count rotation for installation) -Remove the hard lines from the new steering rack (13 mm / flange wrench recommended) -Push the drivers side tie rod all the way in -Fish the steering rack in the passenger side wheel well so that the cross member mounts are behind the cross member. The drivers side tie rod needs to pass under the trans cooler lines and oil pan. The accordion boot will have to be pushed up to clear the front diff mount. -Lift and rotate back the steering rack so the cross member mounts are above the cross member -Install the steering rack bushings -Install oil filter drainage tray on front diff (13 mm nut on passenger side / 10 mm bolt on drivers side) -Install the hard lines on the steering rack (13 mm / flange wrench recommended) -Install the power steering supply lines (18 mm / flange wrench recommended) -Rotate the steering rack back -Install steering rack retaining bolts (24 mm for both the bolt and nuts under the cross member / 120 ft-lbs) -Install drivers side tie rod end (used recorded count rotation for installation) -Connect tie rod ends (21 mm / 80 ft-lbs) -Straighten steering knuckles -Install the steering linkage on the steering rack input shaft -Install the steering shaft linkage retaining bolt (13 mm) -Connect the power steering line that connects below the power steering pump just behind the pulley (16 mm / flange wrench recommended) -Connect sensor to this same power steering line -Install serpentine belt (Tensioner 15 mm, clockwise to releave tension) -Install fans (Electric fan 10 mm, requires unbolting upper cross member 10 mm) -Add power steering fluid -Bleed power steering -Install wheels, remove from jack stands -Release parking brake
