by geeves » Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:19 pm
If the tie rods from the wheels go to another arm which connects to a box on one chassis rail and an arm on the other it is reticulating ball. If the tie rods go into a long tube which the steering column is also attached to it is rack and pinion. Rack and pinion should only be the case after about 98.
Getting out should be just undo the steering column from the box remove the hydrolic pipes (catch the fluid) remove front wheels disconect the 2 outer tie rod joints disconec the joint on the box and the idler arm Remove the entire linkage ( it can be done without this step but requires more swear words) undo the 4 bolts that hold the box to the chassis and remove. This worked in my old bighorn and a Mu I wrecked but I had to take the radiator out in my 94 bighorn to get room to get the box past everything. It wasnt nice finding I had to drain the radiator in the garage with the car on blocks
Sanding your knuckles before starting work can help. That way you cant skin them