Have factory repair manual which says to remove the lower cross member to remove and replace the rack-and-pinion. Have very bad, very loud groaning noise (most of the time) which the dealership charged me $50 to say they don't hear anything. Car has 110,000 miles and I have gone through the steering linkage. I suspect the rack is bad. I want to change the rack and will probably replace the pump at the same time.

Has anyone removed the rack? Is it something that I can do on jack stands. Looking for info, advice, tips from someone with experience before I attempt this proceedure. Thanks.

 

http://www.autozone.com/servlet/UiBr...3d801ee086.jsp

Found link with good information.