I have a 2001 dodge caravan with a 3.3L V6 that needs a new steering rack. If anyone on this group has done this replacement, how did you access the two hydraulic lines attached to the steering rack to remove them? They look like standard flare fittings. Everything else seems straightforward for this repair but I don't see a way to reach these fittings without taking out other components. The Chilton manual was no help. TIA.
lehei
On a weekly basis I do them but have access to a lift. Not sure but I would suspect you will have to put the vehicle on ramps to slide under the vehicle. Make sure to center the steering wheel before removing the roll pin on the lower shaft or damage to the clock spring will occur
Glenn Beasley Chrysler Tech
underneath from the bac and you should use a 18mm flarenut crowfoot wrench
the hard part is gett> I have a 2001 dodge caravan with a 3.3L V6 that needs a new steering
Here in the Great Lakes rust belt, I have found it much easier to go inside to the base of the steering column and undo the pinch bolt and separate it there first. Then you are able to pull the rack away, allowing greater access to the pin.
That is the correct procedure to do it!!
Thanks all, for the response. It looks like the hydraulic lines are doable but now it looks like the pin might be the hardest part of this. $80 online, for the tool!! Thanks again for the responses.
lehei
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