This is a professional step-by-step video on how to replace a Rack and Pinion. Great details. Thank you. Wish I could bring my car to your shop in Memphis, Ten. Do you have a recommended shop in New York City? Any recommendations? I'll look for your answer. Thanks again.
My mechanic says my seals in mine have gone out. I have power steering fluid all over the bottom of my truck. At first I thought it was the pump but given how it feels when I drive it, it makes complete sense that it is the rack & pinion. The way my steering feels when I hit the tiniest pothole. I'm getting it fixed but I can't until after Christmas. I just won't drive it until then because I've had to replace one that went out during driving in my car so I know that endgame. You ain't moving that steering wheel no matter what you do, I had trouble getting it off the road. Lucky for me he's a certified mechanic but close family friend so I won't be paying as much as a shop charges😏. He done my brother's about a year ago.
Hi mate ! After I center the Rack, How do I know the number of visible threads to be left on the new inner tie rods, when I don’t have the old rack for reference? As I see in the video, you could get the reference measurement for the new rack from the old rack.
Hi! Sorry for the late reply. 1. Center and install the rack 2. You will screw the outer tie rod ends into the new rack before inserting it into the spindle 3. Make sure both front wheels are pointing straight ahead 4. Screw the outer tie rod end in-and-out until the tapered portion of the outer tie rod end is aligned with the tapered end of the spindle 5. Tighten into the spindle 6. Jam nuts on inner tie rod ends to the rack 7. Take to an alignment shop - if not, you will wear out your tires
@@PWRSteer Hope you’re doing great ! So, I had my rack centered with the wheels and steering wheel straight ahead. But messed it up by slightly positioning the rack off-centre to the left by like 5°. Now, after the wheel alignment, my steering and wheels are straight but due to the auto centering nature of Rack & Pinion system, the steering returns to the center position of the rack ie; slightly off center to the left. Thus, also pulling the wheels towards left requiring constant lane correction. Didn’t know that slight variation in degrees would cause so much havoc. Need to correct this asap. Mistake occurred during lock to lock counting and coming half way back on the rack, which was slightly messed up. Any inputs from your end would be of great help.
@@asphyd12 We are doing well! We appreciate you watching our videos. Feel free to visit our website: www.pwrsteer.com Unfortunately, it looks like the only way to fix this issue is to disconnect the tie rod ends and re-center the rack. Thank you!
Good video but you guys forgot the HEAT SHIELD. Please don't tell me there was no heat shield because if this was true, it's probably what did in the old rack.
Installed new pump and flushed whatever fluid was in the rack and cooler. BLED system like I had done before, wheels in the air, engine turned off, and turn steering wheel left and right while monitoring the fluid level in the power steering pump reservoir. Drove the truck to get a wheel aligment (at Firesxxxx) and then drove off to test their work. Got on the freeway and noticed that the steering wheel was NOT centered while driving straight on the freeway. The truck was also pulling slightly to the right. Drove back to Fxxxstone and explained to them what was going on. Different tech was assigned to my truck. The tech put the truck on the lift, and began to make the adjustments without first driving the truck. When he finished making the adjustments, he drove off the lot to go test his own work. The tech came back puzzled and said that when he drove off the parking lot and made a right to get on to the street, he noticed that the steering wheel did not go back to center, instead the steering wheel was way off center. He continued to state that he proceeded to drive on to the freeway and after driving for a good 1/4 mile he noticed that the steering wheel went back to center. He didn't know what was causing this. I had never noticed what the 2nd tech noticed when I first test drove mytruck. My initial complaint was only about the steering wheel not returning to the center and the truck pulling slightly to the right while driving on the freeway. I left Firexxxxx and it was then that I noticed what the tech was talking about. The steering wheel does not behave the way it should. Sometimes the steering wheel stays centered but for sure, if you make any sharp turns and then hold the steering wheel to drive straight, the steering wheel does not return to its center position. Do I have a bad rack and pinion? Did the alignment shop make things worse the second time.
Hi what do you think can be the cause? Mazda 6 2012 2.0 petrol. Electric power steering , the steering wheel feel heavy especially when turning left (a lot smoother when turning right)
@princesteering-nh9mj Hi what do you think can be the cause? Mazda 6 2012 2.0 petrol. Electric power steering , the steering wheel feel heavy especially when turning left (a lot smoother when turning right)
Hi I have a 2012 GMC YUKON XL SLT 5.3 4WD with 285,000 miles. I have changed a hub bearing, and the inner tie rods. How do I tell if the steering rack is bad. While driving on the highway, I get a drift in the lane and a little play in the wheel. I have unlimited wheel alignments and have it aligned after the part replacements. Just got back from a long trip to Florida Great video by the way. Thanks JoeMc
Hey Joe , I would check the inner and outer tie rods and see if there is a little play, even if the vehicle has high miles, it should not be loose. In regards to the drifting, you mentioned you have replaced one hub, I would check with wheels off the ground (free spinning the wheels using the same force on either side), to see if they spin the same number of turns or if one has more resistance than the other. The newer hub will have tighter tolerances than the worn out one. Thank you!
But you didn,t mentioned check valve on pressure line side in Rack should be replaced and inserted in new Rack and some new ones they have build in Rak .
Hello I have jeep cherokee 2018, there is a clunking sound when I start driving and steering the wheel to the Right, no clunking if the car is parked for a while and try to steer only starts when the viechile is being driven, but after driving for 30 min then you can hear that clunk sound even when parked. The dealership inspected and recommend new steering rack and pinion. My vehicle has only done 89000km and is 2018 year. Is it safe to be driving with that sound or does is need replacement immediately?
My 2013 Camaro has a huge leak where the steering column goes in at the top. I can't find anything for just getting a seal for that unfortunately. Will be using this video Monday for replacement. Any recommendations for alternative ways to lock the wheel?
Sooo my transmission was not shop replaced. The cradle was dropped but the rack and pinion remove connected. When I reassembled the car it pulled to the right. I got it aligned and it still pulled to the right. Got it aligned again. Still pulls. What could I possibly have done or not done during the reinstall of the tranny and such??.
Hi, Our suggestion: Lift the front wheels, leave the vehicle in park, start the engine, straighten the wheels, and let go of the steering wheel, if the wheels move it’s a rack problem, if they do not, then it’s something in the steering like bad ball joint or stuck brake caliper. If dirt got in when you reassembled the unit, then the spool valve may be obstructed. Again, this is just our thoughts/suggestions Thank you, PWR
Hi Branden, It is not a one or the other situation. You will flush the system before you start taking anything apart. As long as you refill the system with fresh fluid and vacuum bleed the system at the end, you should be good to go. Thanks, PWR
Hi, Unfortunately, this is hard to say as there are many factors (Year, Make, Model | New or Reman | Labor Time | etc.). Without seeing and doing an estimate of repairs, it is very tough to provide a price. Thank you, PWR
Hey guys, great video here. I am preparing to do this job and these tips will help. I wonder if you could recommend a brand for a replacement rack? Looks like my options are Cardone, and ACDelco for remanufactured or BBB, and Edelmann for brand new. Don't want to do the job twice so i am looking for the best. '07 Monte Carlo SS. Thanks in advance!
And i just learned that PWR also manufactures a rack for my car. Do you have some specific selling points that makes your brand stand out from the others? I don't mind paying more, i just want the best one...
Hi Steve, I believe our 42-1410 will fit. This is a brand new rack. www.pwrsteer.com/ECatalog/productPage/42-1410/2007-Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo/rack-and-pinion-assembly Thank you, PWR
@@steveeckman7578 Our products are 100% new. There is no core. We have a lifetime warranty. We provide you the necessary seals, hose clamps, etc. to complete the job (the first time).
Hi Magnus, The leak could be from many places like the hoses , reservoir , bellows, etc. Unfortunately, we would need more information to determine if a rack replacement is necessary. Thank you, PWR
Auto body shop (NOT DEALERSHIP) replaced my steering rack after my accident now is saying after 4 months the steering linkage is had too. It’s A 2022 MAZDA! WTF
Does this cause a wobble? I moved my tire from side to side and could feel a small pop from the rack and pinion the boot is tore from one side. Took it on the freeway and the steering wheel went left and right really quickly Like a person was going left and right quickly and had a wobble or vibration the wheel bearings felt tight.
Hi Drew, Based on your comment, I suspect the inner tie rod is worn, the boots keeps debris out and lubrification in. Once the boot is pierced the grease comes out and the inner tie rod will wear prematurely without proper lubrication. The looseness or play in the inner tie rod end can cause a wobble.
@@PWRSteer i've also seen fix-a-flat cause an insane wheel wobble before as well.. i saw it in there when the tire came off.. about 2 pints of liquid that looked like milk rolling around inside the wheel.. lol
Im no mech. but sounds like the return line to the reservoir need disconnected in order to flush out the total contaminated fluid, not "to disconnect the return line to the pump after filling it with new fluid".. Think about what was said in the vid because old fluid is in the pump to & thru the LP LINE.. So, it sound like a waist of new fluid in the new reservoir... IM JUST SAYING🤷🏾♂️
Hi, We are not sure about the 2008 model, but the later models (starting in 2013) are hydraulic over electric, which you do have to remove the sub frame.
Depends... I replaced my pump and hoses then a year later my rack went out so in my case no. But if your pump is old say the original, I would replace the pump and hoses as well. Also when you replace the rack I would also relace the boots on the tire rods. If the tire rods look like they have seen better days the you may as well replace those too. It is expensive business.
So if you mess up with reinstalling this part how much would a car mechanic charge you to fix it? Would suck if you relize the steering wheel is worst after putting new rack & pin on and have to have it towed. luckily for me I have triple A so i would get free towing.
Thank you so much for the extra information. No other video explained about the importance of installing a new reservoir so you saved me a future headache. Your instructions were precise and clear.
Thank you so much for this so detailed explanation. I was able to do this replacement on a 2014 GMC Yukon following this video. A couple of things I noticed along the way, which are not mentioned here though: 1. The new rack and pinion comes with two unopened rubber seals for the connection lines to the steering wheel fluid. However, they can easily be mistaken with temporary seals to be discarded. If so, then the fluid lines do not seal at all. The rubber seals have to be opened up a bit before placing them in their positions again. 2. Steering after the installation is harder. It appears that there is something called pre-load adjustment with a bolt located on the base of the pinion, in order to loosen up the steering movement. In my case, even though I counted the turns of the tie rods, the pinion shaft did not properly aligned with the clamp hole. Since the instructions clearly state not to move the steering wheel, as it is already centered, I had to move the pinion shaft to make it align and have the clamp fall in place, and then re-adjust the tie rods, as the wheels were now off center.
Precise and to the point. New reservoir is a good tip for older cars.
Thank you for your time explaining this process, greatly appreciated!
Great
This is a professional step-by-step video on how to replace a Rack and Pinion. Great details. Thank you. Wish I could bring my car to your shop in Memphis, Ten. Do you have a recommended shop in New York City? Any recommendations? I'll look for your answer. Thanks again.
Hi Jose,
Thank you for the nice comment.
Unfortunately we do not have a recommended shop in NYC, at this time.
Thank you,
PWR
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Memphis, New York, Best rap ever
Thank you so much for taking the time to create and post this video. I look forward to more videos from you.
Thank you for the kind comment!
What size is the fitting for the two lines I need to swap on the rack and pinion on a2007 dodge caliber and
For the tie rods just count each rotation
Y’all make this look soooo easy. Lol. Good job
Thank you!
It’s Hard Job
Thank you thank you so much!
My mechanic says my seals in mine have gone out. I have power steering fluid all over the bottom of my truck. At first I thought it was the pump but given how it feels when I drive it, it makes complete sense that it is the rack & pinion. The way my steering feels when I hit the tiniest pothole. I'm getting it fixed but I can't until after Christmas. I just won't drive it until then because I've had to replace one that went out during driving in my car so I know that endgame. You ain't moving that steering wheel no matter what you do, I had trouble getting it off the road. Lucky for me he's a certified mechanic but close family friend so I won't be paying as much as a shop charges😏. He done my brother's about a year ago.
Very good video, thank you
Everything clean and CLEARE thank you
Great to hear!
Hi mate ! After I center the Rack, How do I know the number of visible threads to be left on the new inner tie rods, when I don’t have the old rack for reference? As I see in the video, you could get the reference measurement for the new rack from the old rack.
Hi!
Sorry for the late reply.
1. Center and install the rack
2. You will screw the outer tie rod ends into the new rack before inserting it into the spindle
3. Make sure both front wheels are pointing straight ahead
4. Screw the outer tie rod end in-and-out until the tapered portion of the outer tie rod end is aligned with the tapered end of the spindle
5. Tighten into the spindle
6. Jam nuts on inner tie rod ends to the rack
7. Take to an alignment shop - if not, you will wear out your tires
@@PWRSteer Hope you’re doing great ! So, I had my rack centered with the wheels and steering wheel straight ahead. But messed it up by slightly positioning the rack off-centre to the left by like 5°. Now, after the wheel alignment, my steering and wheels are straight but due to the auto centering nature of Rack & Pinion system, the steering returns to the center position of the rack ie; slightly off center to the left. Thus, also pulling the wheels towards left requiring constant lane correction. Didn’t know that slight variation in degrees would cause so much havoc. Need to correct this asap. Mistake occurred during lock to lock counting and coming half way back on the rack, which was slightly messed up. Any inputs from your end would be of great help.
@@asphyd12 We are doing well! We appreciate you watching our videos. Feel free to visit our website: www.pwrsteer.com
Unfortunately, it looks like the only way to fix this issue is to disconnect the tie rod ends and re-center the rack.
Thank you!
Thanks guys I gone to try my self
I can do this myself but I got to get a alignment and a scanner for the replacement rack.
Curious to know how long a job like this should take? Great video.
Brilliant presentation.
sadly, your company no longer have replacement rack for my 95 Civic. Do you have a recommendation for a high quality brand?
Good video but you guys forgot the HEAT SHIELD. Please don't tell me there was no heat shield because if this was true, it's probably what did in the old rack.
Installed new pump and flushed whatever fluid was in the rack and cooler. BLED system like I had done before, wheels in the air, engine turned off, and turn steering wheel left and right while monitoring the fluid level in the power steering pump reservoir.
Drove the truck to get a wheel aligment (at Firesxxxx) and then drove off to test their work. Got on the freeway and noticed that the steering wheel was NOT centered while driving straight on the freeway. The truck was also pulling slightly to the right. Drove back to Fxxxstone and explained to them what was going on.
Different tech was assigned to my truck. The tech put the truck on the lift, and began to make the adjustments without first driving the truck. When he finished making the adjustments, he drove off the lot to go test his own work. The tech came back puzzled and said that when he drove off the parking lot and made a right to get on to the street, he noticed that the steering wheel did not go back to center, instead the steering wheel was way off center. He continued to state that he proceeded to drive on to the freeway and after driving for a good 1/4 mile he noticed that the steering wheel went back to center. He didn't know what was causing this. I had never noticed what the 2nd tech noticed when I first test drove mytruck. My initial complaint was only about the steering wheel not returning to the center and the truck pulling slightly to the right while driving on the freeway.
I left Firexxxxx and it was then that I noticed what the tech was talking about. The steering wheel does not behave the way it should. Sometimes the steering wheel stays centered but for sure, if you make any sharp turns and then hold the steering wheel to drive straight, the steering wheel does not return to its center position. Do I have a bad rack and pinion? Did the alignment shop make things worse the second time.
Am a steering engineer by profession I work and repair all kinds of steering pump and racks for all kinds of cars..
Are you in NJ?
@@x-tracbeats3928 am from Nigeria..
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Hi what do you think can be the cause? Mazda 6 2012 2.0 petrol. Electric power steering , the steering wheel feel heavy especially when turning left (a lot smoother when turning right)
@princesteering-nh9mj Hi what do you think can be the cause? Mazda 6 2012 2.0 petrol. Electric power steering , the steering wheel feel heavy especially when turning left (a lot smoother when turning right)
Great video/instructions
Awesome video, What a Pro !!
Thank you!
Hi I have a 2012 GMC YUKON XL SLT 5.3 4WD with 285,000 miles. I have changed a hub bearing, and the inner tie rods. How do I tell if the steering rack is bad. While driving on the highway, I get a drift in the lane and a little play in the wheel. I have unlimited wheel alignments and have it aligned after the part replacements. Just got back from a long trip to Florida Great video by the way. Thanks JoeMc
Hey Joe ,
I would check the inner and outer tie rods and see if there is a little play, even if the vehicle has high miles, it should not be loose. In regards to the drifting, you mentioned you have replaced one hub, I would check with wheels off the ground (free spinning the wheels using the same force on either side), to see if they spin the same number of turns or if one has more resistance than the other. The newer hub will have tighter tolerances than the worn out one.
Thank you!
Please make too for volvo s80 steering rack change and how to install it🙏🏻
What will happen if you install it right away? Skipping to center rack
How do I try to start the engine without the engine starting?
Remove the ignition fuse
Very informative video, Thanks much for sharing.
Thank you Sir 👍👍👍
Clean out the lines with - what - spray fluid not stated? Turn the engine over but not let it start? How?
But you didn,t mentioned check valve on pressure line side in Rack should be replaced and inserted in new Rack and some new ones they have build in Rak .
Hello I have jeep cherokee 2018, there is a clunking sound when I start driving and steering the wheel to the Right, no clunking if the car is parked for a while and try to steer only starts when the viechile is being driven, but after driving for 30 min then you can hear that clunk sound even when parked. The dealership inspected and recommend new steering rack and pinion. My vehicle has only done 89000km and is 2018 year. Is it safe to be driving with that sound or does is need replacement immediately?
I recently had my electric rack and pinion repaired, but now my steering feels extremely stiff. What should I do?
My 2013 Camaro has a huge leak where the steering column goes in at the top. I can't find anything for just getting a seal for that unfortunately. Will be using this video Monday for replacement. Any recommendations for alternative ways to lock the wheel?
Hi Frankie,
One suggestion:
You can stretch the seat belt and (loop around) tie the steering wheel and click it back.
Thanks,
PWR
Why doesn't anyone show the part that I need!? How do you remove the steering shaft!?!?!?
Ahhh the 2000’s Avalon just like mine
I cannot seem to get the old rack and pinion out of my Nissan Titan pro 4x4. Any tips out there?
5:35 timeframe, what did you use to clean the hydraulic lines?
What can I do to plug in the symptoms to keep it driving?
I have a 2002 Toyota Sequoia limited n my steering wheel went out 😮 don't know what to do
Sooo my transmission was not shop replaced. The cradle was dropped but the rack and pinion remove connected. When I reassembled the car it pulled to the right.
I got it aligned and it still pulled to the right. Got it aligned again. Still pulls.
What could I possibly have done or not done during the reinstall of the tranny and such??.
Hi,
Our suggestion:
Lift the front wheels, leave the vehicle in park, start the engine, straighten the wheels, and let go of the steering wheel, if the wheels move it’s a rack problem, if they do not, then it’s something in the steering like bad ball joint or stuck brake caliper. If dirt got in when you reassembled the unit, then the spool valve may be obstructed.
Again, this is just our thoughts/suggestions
Thank you,
PWR
@@PWRSteer THANK YOU FOR THE RESPONSE!
so should I replace my power steering pump before or after I replace the rack and pinion
Hi Branden,
It is not a one or the other situation. You will flush the system before you start taking anything apart. As long as you refill the system with fresh fluid and vacuum bleed the system at the end, you should be good to go.
Thanks,
PWR
Really really good video! Very organized concise video! I’ll try calling y’all later for a rack for me. Thank you so very much!
To get to the rack on my car I had to drop the subframe they don't show you that😊
How much does it cost to replace?
Hi,
Unfortunately, this is hard to say as there are many factors (Year, Make, Model | New or Reman | Labor Time | etc.). Without seeing and doing an estimate of repairs, it is very tough to provide a price.
Thank you,
PWR
Hey guys, great video here. I am preparing to do this job and these tips will help. I wonder if you could recommend a brand for a replacement rack? Looks like my options are Cardone, and ACDelco for remanufactured or BBB, and Edelmann for brand new. Don't want to do the job twice so i am looking for the best. '07 Monte Carlo SS. Thanks in advance!
And i just learned that PWR also manufactures a rack for my car. Do you have some specific selling points that makes your brand stand out from the others? I don't mind paying more, i just want the best one...
Hi Steve,
I believe our 42-1410 will fit. This is a brand new rack.
www.pwrsteer.com/ECatalog/productPage/42-1410/2007-Chevrolet-Monte-Carlo/rack-and-pinion-assembly
Thank you,
PWR
By the way:
You can order the 42-1410 from AutoZone or O'Reilly.
@@steveeckman7578
Our products are 100% new.
There is no core.
We have a lifetime warranty.
We provide you the necessary seals, hose clamps, etc. to complete the job (the first time).
What sensors are on the side of the radiator passenger side 2013 Chevy Cruze
Hi Tim,
Not positive, but believe it should be the temperature sensor to control the electric fan.
Thank you,
PWR
Would this apply to a 2004 Lincoln town car? I have a leak and my discount tire say the leaking is in my rack in pinion… will this help my car?
Hi Magnus,
The leak could be from many places like the hoses , reservoir , bellows, etc.
Unfortunately, we would need more information to determine if a rack replacement is necessary.
Thank you,
PWR
Auto body shop (NOT DEALERSHIP) replaced my steering rack after my accident now is saying after 4 months the steering linkage is had too. It’s A 2022 MAZDA! WTF
What size is the fitting I need to remove on rack
To switch lines
?
Does this cause a wobble? I moved my tire from side to side and could feel a small pop from the rack and pinion the boot is tore from one side. Took it on the freeway and the steering wheel went left and right really quickly Like a person was going left and right quickly and had a wobble or vibration the wheel bearings felt tight.
Hi Drew,
Based on your comment, I suspect the inner tie rod is worn, the boots keeps debris out and lubrification in. Once the boot is pierced the grease comes out and the inner tie rod will wear prematurely without proper lubrication.
The looseness or play in the inner tie rod end can cause a wobble.
@@PWRSteer i've also seen fix-a-flat cause an insane wheel wobble before as well.. i saw it in there when the tire came off.. about 2 pints of liquid that looked like milk rolling around inside the wheel.. lol
@@angsta22,
Interesting. Thank you for sharing!
PWR
Im no mech. but sounds like the return line to the reservoir need disconnected in order to flush out the total contaminated fluid, not "to disconnect the return line to the pump after filling it with new fluid".. Think about what was said in the vid because old fluid is in the pump to & thru the LP LINE.. So, it sound like a waist of new fluid in the new reservoir... IM JUST SAYING🤷🏾♂️
Does someone know how I can turn my car sideways safely to work on it?
Buen vídeo
On a Ford C-Max 2008 will I have to remove the subframe to replace the steering rack? 1.6 petrol
Hi,
We are not sure about the 2008 model, but the later models (starting in 2013) are hydraulic over electric, which you do have to remove the sub frame.
PWR Steer is china rack steering is good quality for 2005 camery ?!
I have a question?
How do you disable the engine from starting in order to do the power steering flush?
Pull the fuel pump fuse or relay
Very inculcating
So how long does that take? My guy is saying 300 for labor just for rack pinion replace f150
Texas does that sound fair
Sorry for the delay.
What year F-150?
That’s super cheap lol. I wish it was that cheap for my wife’s car. Good luck
2008 f150 4x4 super crew
I’m scared to do this by myself
Would you also change the power steering pump?
Depends... I replaced my pump and hoses then a year later my rack went out so in my case no. But if your pump is old say the original, I would replace the pump and hoses as well. Also when you replace the rack I would also relace the boots on the tire rods. If the tire rods look like they have seen better days the you may as well replace those too. It is expensive business.
What car model?
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I'm thinking I'll let a mechanic do this job that's why there pros.
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This is such a nasty job that alot of mechanics won''t even do it. I know. One Honda dealership actualy refused to do it.
Thank you for your time explaining!!!
What will happen if we don't center the new steering rack?
Hi,
Then the vehicle will turn less on one side and will not align.
Thanks,
PWR
@@PWRSteer Thank you soo much 😊.
So if you mess up with reinstalling this part how much would a car mechanic charge you to fix it? Would suck if you relize the steering wheel is worst after putting new rack & pin on and have to have it towed. luckily for me I have triple A so i would get free towing.
Thank you so much for the extra information. No other video explained about the importance of installing a new reservoir so you saved me a future headache. Your instructions were precise and clear.
is the remote reservoir properly called a power steering fluid reservoir?
Thank you so much for this so detailed explanation. I was able to do this replacement on a 2014 GMC Yukon following this video. A couple of things I noticed along the way, which are not mentioned here though:
1. The new rack and pinion comes with two unopened rubber seals for the connection lines to the steering wheel fluid. However, they can easily be mistaken with temporary seals to be discarded. If so, then the fluid lines do not seal at all. The rubber seals have to be opened up a bit before placing them in their positions again.
2. Steering after the installation is harder. It appears that there is something called pre-load adjustment with a bolt located on the base of the pinion, in order to loosen up the steering movement.
In my case, even though I counted the turns of the tie rods, the pinion shaft did not properly aligned with the clamp hole. Since the instructions clearly state not to move the steering wheel, as it is already centered, I had to move the pinion shaft to make it align and have the clamp fall in place, and then re-adjust the tie rods, as the wheels were now off center.
Hi do you do service to install the racks .