Power steering pump completed. Man that pressure hose into the steering rack was a pain but I got it done. I also did my spark plugs, wires, and the cap and rotor too. I just tried to start it and it wouldnt turn over. I saw a trouble shooting thread which I'm going to try and follow tonight.
Drop the steering rack in order to replace the hydraulic lines. It is a lot easier to do it that way than to loosen or tighten the fittings a 1/4 turn at a time. You can leave the tie rods connected and not have to worry about changing the toe-in alignment.
The flex coupling for the steering shaft needs to be disconnected before you can get the rack out. You should disassemble the coupling by removing the 2 bolts that hold it together. The lower part of the coupling will then come out with the rack, and can easily be removed.
Remove the two bolts that bolt the rack assembly to the frame and then pull the rack down. Dropping the rack before attempting to remove the hydraulic lines will save you 30-45 minutes of fussing and sweating, and you’re going to have to remove them anyway. Get a catch pan to dump the fluid in when you disconnect the hydraulic lines. I replaced the rack mount bushings with some Energy Suspension urethane ones. When you re-install the rack assembly, put the rear bushings in the rack assembly and lift it into place. Then install the hydraulic lines, front bushings & washers and tighten down the nuts. Doing it this way makes room for the hydraulic lines without having them bind against the frame.
