2000 Concorde steering rack

Well, the steering rack has pretty much locked up so it's time to
change it out.We have the 2.7 engine, with standard P/S, 129k miles.
Anyone out there with experience in doing this have any helpful (time
saving, knuckle saving) hints? Thanks in advance.
John

 

I have not done one my self, but have picked up the following from my
readings.

Use Liquid Wrench or equivalent on the hose connections before trying
to disconnect them.

Use a only a *line wrench* on the connections to prevent damage to the
fittings.

It's probably a good idea to flush the system with new fluid to keep
deposits from going
into the new rack. This can be done after disconnecting the input line
to the rack, and
putting it into a bucket.

The toe-in will probably need adjustment after installation of the new
rack. There is probably
a procedure somewhere to get it close enough so that the car can be
driven to an alignment shop.

-KM