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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Default steering rack replacement

Hi folks,
Iam pretty mechanically incline, but can anyone suggest a method of replacing the steering rack on a 98 windstar 3.8 gl. Is this a diy job, or a dealer item..from what I can see underneath it looks like that a diy can accomplish this without any problem..
thanks for any help..
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 11:23 AM
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Default RE: steering rack replacement

You can DIY but you do need to lower the rear of the subframe to get it out. With the 3.8 it is easier to get the p/s hoses loose that way too. Just watch the trans shifter cable to make sure you don't break it at the mount on the trans when lowering the subframe.
 
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