How do i go about pulling the rack out of my car ? I'm not sure if i need to drop the frame to pull it out or if there is another way.
Oct 4, 2019 at 10:55 AM
Rack and pinion removal
2004 OLDSMOBILE ALERO
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Good afternoon,
Yes, the rear of the cradle has to be dropped to gain access to the lines and the mounts.
Roy
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the control arms.
4. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (1) from the power steering gear (2).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
7. Remove the power steering hoses from the from the power steering gear.
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8. Remove the power steering gear bolts (2) from the frame (3).
9. Remove the power steering gear (1) through the left wheel opening.
Yes, the rear of the cradle has to be dropped to gain access to the lines and the mounts.
Roy
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3. Remove the stabilizer shaft links from the control arms.
4. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckle.
5. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt (1) from the power steering gear (2).
6. Remove the stabilizer shaft.
7. Remove the power steering hoses from the from the power steering gear.
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8. Remove the power steering gear bolts (2) from the frame (3).
9. Remove the power steering gear (1) through the left wheel opening.
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Oct 4, 2019 at 11:07 AM