Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L SC (AJ27) (2001)
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Disconnect pipes and allow fluid to drain.
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Remove and discard 'O'-ring seals from pipe connectors.
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Fit blanking plugs to pipe connectors and pinion housing ports.
25. Remove drain receptacle.
26. Remove pipe support from steering rack.
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Release return pipe from support.
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Remove support from rack.
27. Ensure that steering is in central position.
28. Release lower steering column from pinion shaft.
1. Remove lower steering column securing nut and bolt.
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Move column upwards to release it from pinion shaft.
29. Support weight of crossbeam.
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Position a jack under crossbeam.
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Place a piece of wood between jack and crossbeam.
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Raise jack to just support crossbeam.
30. From engine compartment, remove crossbeam front RH securing bolts.
31. Remove power steering fluid reservoir for access.
^ Remove reservoir securing nuts and bolts.
^ Position reservoir for access.
