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19 The rack-mounting brackets are installed on the new bolts. Don't tighten the fasteners all the way yet, because you will shift the rack around during the installation process.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0603_rack_and_pinion_kit_22_mounting_bracket_preassembly_s.jpg
20 The heavy mounting brackets at either end of the rack attach to the car using the factory crossmember-mounting holes. The driver's-side bracket is a permanent part of the rack assembly while the passenger-side bracket must be prepared as shown here. First is the lock washer, next is the flat washer, then the bolt goes through the mounting bracket. Lastly, it is equipped with the 1/4-inch spacer. The permanently-affixed bracket also requires this spacer.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0603_rack_and_pinion_kit_23_mounting_bracket_installation_s.jpg
21 The passenger-side bracket is installed into the crossmember mounting point. A mounting bracket attached at the lower control arm is also visible. When the installation is complete, there will be a total of four stout mounting points for the steering rack.
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22 The steering rack is installed into position. Since the rack is fairly heavy, it's a good idea to have two people on hand. Someone doing the installation alone will need a floor jack to support the weight of the rack while the fasteners are put in position.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0603_rack_and_pinion_kit_25_steering_rack_installed_s.jpg
23 At the other end of the rack, a mounting bracket is welded to the steering rack itself. As the fastener is installed, notice that the required spacer between the mounting bracket and framerail has not been overlooked.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0603_rack_and_pinion_kit_26_tierod_bushing_installation_s.jpg
24 These machined bushings are used to adapt the OE tie rods to the steering rack. They are required because the studs are tapered, and the flat piece of steel that is the steering rack output is too thin to accommodate a tapered bore.
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25 Here a tie-rod end goes into place on the rack output. It will be retained on the other side by the OE-style castle nut and cotter pin.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0603_rack_and_pinion_kit_28_tierod_installation_s.jpg
26 At the spindle end of the tie rod, the attachment is accomplished. Remember, the rack is still loose in the car, and a trip to the alignment shop is at the top of the list when done.		http://images.mustangandfords.com/techarticles/mufp_0603_rack_and_pinion_kit_29_rack_installed_s.jpg
27 This photo shows the completed rack installation from underneath the car. There is still plenty of work left to do under the hood.
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