C5 - changing balancer - What all do I need to remove to get the steering rack out?

[wiedemab]

OK, so I haven't gotten to the point of even changing the balancer yet, but I have the correct puller and install tool for the job (I just bought them). My issue is getting the steering rack out of the car.

I read up on LS1Howto.com about the procedure that guy used. He was doing a head and cam swap so he removed a lot more than I thought I would have to - - - but maybe not. He took out the radiator, completely removed the power steering pump and brackets and unbolted the ABS unit and moved it out of the way.

I had hoped to just disconnect the power steering lines at the rack, unbolt it and remove it. Needless to say, I haven't been able to get it out either the PS or DS of the car.

I don't want to remove more than I have to ie: radiator............ Does anyone know how much needs to be removed to get it out of the car.

Any help is appreciated. At this point, any labor bill to have someone else do it is sounding cheap! I like the car, but it is a PTA to work on.

Thanks,

Brandon