How to Remove a Steering Rack on a Ford
The steering system in a Ford vehicle is an integral part of the vehicle; if it starts to go out, you may experience problems such as irregular steering, tight turning or worse, complete failure of the unit. The fix is replacing the steering rack, which can be done in a few hours. In this case, the project vehicle is a 2004 Ford F-250 pickup, but the process is similar for other vehicles as well.
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Instructions
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Lift up the front of the vehicle using the jack and secure it on jack stands. Make sure the vehicle is completely secure on the jack stands before you crawl underneath it.
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Locate the steering rack on the truck, which is located between the frame rails and is connected on each side to the steering knuckles via the tie rod ends. Unbolt the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles using a 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.
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Unbolt the intermediate shaft from the steering rack using a 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. This is the first piece of the steering column that comes up out of the steering rack.
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Unbolt the steering rack from the frame using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. As you unbolt the last bolt, slowly start to lift out the rack, making sure to support it carefully on the way out.
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