i a have a 2000 ford taurus 4dr sadan with a dohc 3.0L6cyld and like to repair the rack and pinion mysalf what tools would I need to start with and time fram for completion for a job like this would I need power tools for this repair. thank you

go to autozone.com - register - add vehicle and go to repair section fot step by step with pics. recommend alignment when completed but no special tools needed.

What needs to done to the rack. Replacment? repairof a certain part or the rack?

Removal and Installation

Turn the steering wheel 1/2 turn to the right and turn the ignition switch to the number 0 position.
Remove the air cleaner outlet pipe.

Remove the bolts and the engine roll restrictor.

Remove the bolt and detach the power steering pressure hose.

Loosen the fittings and disconnect the hoses.

Remove the bolt and disconnect the intermediate shaft coupling. Discard the bolt.
Remove the front wheel and tire assemblies.

Loosen the tie-rod end jam nuts.

Remove and discard the cotter pins and nuts.

Using the special tools, disconnect the tie-rod ends.

Note: Note the number of times the tie-rod ends turn for assembly reference. Remove the tie-rod ends.

CAUTION: Do not use power tools to remove the nuts. The stabilizer bar link ball joint or boot can be damaged. Note: To remove the nut, first loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to prevent the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while removing the nut. Remove the nuts and detach both stabilizer bar links. Discard the nuts.

Remove and discard the nuts.

Remove and discard the nuts and the U-bolt. Remove the catalytic converter.
Support the muffler inlet pipe.

Remove and discard the nuts.
Support the rear of the front subframe with jack stands.

Remove and discard the bolts. Lower the rear of the front subframe approximately 102 mm (4 inches) .
Remove the steering gear (3504) out of the left fender well.

Using the special tool, install new seals on the power steering hose fittings.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
Center, and then turn the steering gear input shaft 1/2 turn to the right to make sure the intermediate shaft coupling will fit correctly on the input shaft.
Guide the steering column intermediate shaft coupling on the steering gear input shaft as the subframe is raised into position.
Use new fasteners.
Fill and leak check the system.
Check and adjust toe settings as necessary.

You may need to loosen the subframe and drop it down enough to get the rack to clear. You need to support the subframe so it will not drop all the way to ground when the rear bolts are removed.