Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
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.
Move column upwards to release it from pinion shaft.
29. Support weight of crossbeam.
Position a jack under crossbeam.
Place a piece of wood between jack and crossbeam.
Raise jack to just support crossbeam.