Total Control Products RCKP214, Installaton Manual

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1. Remove the battery cable from the
negative side of the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle using a two-post lift or
jack and secure with jack stands so that
the suspension hangs freely and the
vehicle is safe to work underneath.
3. Unbolt the factory tubular crossmember
that runs underneath the oil pan. There
is one bolt at each frame rail. This
crossmember is replaced by the rack
and pinion and will not be reused.
OEM power steering cars only
4. Disconnect the two power steering lines
at the control valve.
5. Fluid will be present, so be prepared to
plug the lines or drain remaining fl uid
from the system.
6. Unbolt the power ram bracket from the
frame.
7. Loosen the fastening bolts to the power
steering pump, swing the pump down,
and remove the fan belt.
8. Unbolt all power steering pump brackets
and remove the pump, brackets, and
hoses as an assembly.
9. Remove the tie rods using a balljoint
separator or similar tool.
10. If replacing the inner and outer tie
rods, remove the outer tie rod from the
spindle. The tie rods and center link will
be removed as an assembly.
11. If reusing the inner and outer tie rods,
remove the inner tie rods from the
center link only.
12. Separate the center link from the pitman
arm using a balljoint separator or similar
tool.
13. Unbolt the idler arm from the vehicle and
remove the steering system assembly.
14. Steering column preparation must be
completed before proceeding.
15. Removal of the steering box is
covered in the column set instructions
(7903-COLM-XX).