How do you remove the rack pinion 1993 Lincoln mark viii?

Answer 1

Like every do-it-yourself repair, safety comes first. You will need to be under the car. Use only well-rated and stable frame stands to support the car. Have some backup supports if for some reason the car shifts. Think three times. Act once. Elevate the car so that you have adequate room to work. You will need about 12 inches of clearance above your chest minimum. Remove the wheels and set them aside. Remove the tie rod ends from the lower A-arm assembly. Above the transverse frame member you will find the point that the steering shaft enters the rack. The steering shaft has a groove machined around it, andis retained by a bolt that is threaded into the universal joint at the steering gear. Using a 13mm. hex socket, remove the bolt. USe as suitable means to spread the split where the bolt was removed, to allow the shaft to drop out of the universal joint. This might take some persuasion if the car has seen a lot of snow and salt. Move next forward under the car. Remove the two large bolts from the front of the rack housing. The two on the ends. Not the one in the middle, its just a dust cover. This WILL take some persuasion or an impact wrench. It will also take backup wrenches on the nut-end of the bolt. In extreme cases, you might have to cut the bolts off. If so, cut them next to the frame member. Once removed, the steering gear housing is free of the frame. Remove the hose connections from the top end of the housing. The connections on the underside are "captive" and go with the steering gear. There's no need to remove them. The unit will bleed fluid. It's best to have some cardboard or absorbent cloth under the car while you're working, and after you dismount the unit. If the car is in good condition and is getting regular service, and is a warm weather car, removal should take about an hour plus setup. If not, count on at least half a day for cutting bolts, letting penetrating oil work on rust buildup etc. Have fun! This one's nasty.