Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
24. Drain power steering fluid.
Disconnect pipes and allow fluid to drain.
Remove and discard O-ring seals from pipe connectors.
Fit blanking plugs to pipe connectors and pinion housing ports.
25. Remove drain receptacle.
26. Remove pipe support from steering rack.
Release return pipe from support.
Remove support from rack.
27. Ensure that steering is in central position.
28. Release lower steering column from pinion shaft.
Remove lower steering column securing nut and bolt.