How to: Replace steering rack (Ford Mondeo Mk3)

Removing and installing the steering gear on my Ford Mondeo (2002). Generally applicable to all FWD vehicles especially Fords. Including lowering the rear half of the front subframe.

In this job I also swapped over the track rods and did a power steering fluid flush. These are elaborated on in their own videos:
Video on how to check the track rods: https://youtu.be/DerpCk-nsvQ
Video on changing the outer tie rod ends: https://youtu.be/dPTH4fARfT0
Video on changing the inner tie rods: https://youtu.be/9rcXiA8UK-w
Video on power steering flush: https://youtu.be/G7d9tPd-5so
Video on greasing the compensator shaft: https://youtu.be/RWs6Sg9ssng

Ford steering playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtnCJ6JaLeS2EvbH6KXfMhenklIRYPUJt

You will need:
* Replacement steering gear, new or reconditioned
* If swapping tie rods, tool to suit. Amazon ~ US: https://amzn.to/373YWrz | UK: https://amzn.to/3vUlRxJ
* Spanner or crowfoot attachment for bar to suit track rod lock-nut (24 mm shown). An adjustable spanner may turn a nut that's not tight
* Adjustable spanner or vise-grips (locking pliers) to hold tie rod while turning lock-nut
* Socket and spanner to suit stud nut (15 mm shown)
* Hex key to suit stud (5 mm shown)
* 1/2" breaker bar with a 12" or 18" extension & various good quality sockets up to 21 mm hex
* Ratchet handle (convenient)
* Hammer
* Torque wrenches small & large (important) to suit ranges ~20 Nm and ~140 Nm respectively. The 1/2" wrench in the video ~ Amazon US: http://amzn.to/2g1zGoJ | UK: http://amzn.to/2gJ7sAg
* Thread locker
* Axle stands, jack, and secondary mechanical jack to support subframe
* Beam (e.g. 2x4 wood) to support subframe
* Male torx drive bits and adaptors for ratchets and wrenches
* Oil drain pan
* Replacement power steering fluid. Originally to Ford specification M2C195-A (old)...
Amazon UK: https://amzn.to/2RSCeWB
...superseded by M2C204-A2 (new)...
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Or, follow the Ford TSB (07-1-7) and use Mercon V...
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** Warning! Some fluid product listings online are listing Ford spec M2C938-A as a replacement for M2C195-A. That is Mercon LV ATF and I'm fairly sure it's an error.

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