Taurus V6-3.0L VIN 2 Flex Fuel (1997)
11. Remove nuts from steering gear-to-front sub-frame retaining bolts.
12. Remove rear sub-frame-to-body retaining bolts.
13. Raise twin post hoist carefully until rear sub-frame separates from body approximately 102 mm (4 inches).
14. Remove heat shield push-pin retainers from power steering hose bracket. Remove steering shaft U-joint shield.
15. Remove screw and power steering left turn pressure hose from power steering hose bracket. Remove two screws and power steering hose bracket.
16. Remove LH stabilizer bar link.
17. Disconnect electrical connectors from power steering auxiliary actuator.
18. Rotate power rack and pinion steering gear to clear bolts from front sub-frame and pull left to ease line fitting removal.
19. Place a drain pan under vehicle and remove hydraulic power steering pressure hose and power steering return hose from fittings on power rack and
pinion steering gear.
20. Remove power rack and pinion steering gear assembly through LH wheel well.
