just did this on the wifes 2015 acadia. her's is front wheel drive only. you DONT have to take ANYTHING apart! get the rack loose, push the drivers side in towards the center to give it more room to spin, then turn it ( the same way as in this video - with the input shaft facing the front of the vehicle) then wiggle it out! i just did it, yesterday. i did NOT unhook anything else!
@@josechavez3670 nope. i may have unhooked the swaybar links to get more wiggle room, i don't remember, but it took a bit of wiggling around to find the sweet spot, where it would fit thru, but i did NOT take any frame parts loose.
what are all the tools you used ? do you need that special mini air racket he used in the video or will this bolts 10 mm be removed by a racket how many bolts in total are there to remove ?
great video. this is an extensive job and you did an excellent presentation of the step by step procedures. thanks for taking the time to video and post it.
Thanks for making this video man! I'll be doing this to my vehicle my self in the spring time. I've already been quoted over $2200 for a dealer to do it.
Good stuff here! Helped me out tremendously! Thanks for taking the time to share this information for us do it yourselfers! Its people like you that make my dealership free lifestyle possible lol
This was a good video. I disagree with a couple things like the sway bar link removal and the exhaust removal. I just did one yesterday without doing those two. Dropping the one end of the subgrame is a must though. Also remove the one end of the hydraulic line on top. And it will alide right out.
I'm getting ready to do one front wheel drive only. Looks a lot more spacious than they let on in these videos. Im going to see if i can do like the one guys said and just unhook the hydro lines and pull it out.
What were the symptoms that led you to finding out the rack was bad? My 14' acadia just started handling weird yesterday and I noticed with the steering wheel straight that one wheel is straight and the other is toed out about 2 inches...would that be a bad rack inner tie rod ends? I don't have a garage and it's currently -8 outside...thanks
I just did this and now my rear view camera lines are not aligned and straight. When my steering wheel is dead center, the lines on the camera are curved sideways. Any suggestions?
In replacing rack and pinion on a 2012 GMC Acadia system asking whether w or w/out variable assist steering w/EVO sensor how's that determined, any help guys would indeed be appreciated tnx
My 2009 saturn outlook has a really bad leaking rack and pinion ……Would this be the same process for an all wheel drive or do i need to remove the drive shaft also ? Thanks in advance and awesome video .
Thanks for the reply i truly appreciate your effort in making this video and i just did the rack and pinion job on the 2009 outlook exactly as you did in the video and went pretty smooth thanks to you and your video ! Greatly appreciate it !
Oh one more thing if anyone knows what the torque specs for all the subframe bolts are i would appreciate it if you can share that information as im having a heck of a time finding this information online and thank you in advance !
@@PedroOrtiz-yl6xshow do you know which rack and pion you have some have with assist steering some don’t i need to replace mine by myself but can’t find a answer i have a 09 gmc acadia fwd slt
I was looking for a video hoping to do this job in my driveway. I can't drop the frame at home. Do you drop it for easier access or because it's necessary to remove the rack? Great video btw
It's the only way that you going to get that rack out, you may be able to put some jack stands under the body close to the front doors. Then use a floor jack to lower the frame
I had my rack and pinion replaced in my 2017 GMC Acadia Denali. The steering stiff but can still turn it just not that easy. Could this be because I need to have the new rack programmed to my vehicle or any suggestions?
how do i know which rack and pion I have ? some have with assist steering some don’t i need to replace mine by myself but can’t find a answer i have a 09 gmc acadia fwd slt
Those steps are exactly what I have been searching for on you tube. Awesome thank you
just did this on the wifes 2015 acadia. her's is front wheel drive only. you DONT have to take ANYTHING apart! get the rack loose, push the drivers side in towards the center to give it more room to spin, then turn it ( the same way as in this video - with the input shaft facing the front of the vehicle) then wiggle it out! i just did it, yesterday. i did NOT unhook anything else!
You didn’t lower the frame?
@@josechavez3670 nope. i may have unhooked the swaybar links to get more wiggle room, i don't remember, but it took a bit of wiggling around to find the sweet spot, where it would fit thru, but i did NOT take any frame parts loose.
You just took a lot of weight of my shoulders
Thats why they charge by the hour!
what are all the tools you used ? do you need that special mini air racket he used in the video or will this bolts 10 mm be removed by a racket how many bolts in total are there to remove ?
I'm doing a Buick Onclave rack tomorrow morning, for the hell of it I looked it up and found this awesome video!! Thanks my mechanic brother!
great video. this is an extensive job and you did an excellent presentation of the step by step procedures. thanks for taking the time to video and post it.
Thanks for the video. It was straight to the point and easy to understand.
Thanks for making this video man! I'll be doing this to my vehicle my self in the spring time. I've already been quoted over $2200 for a dealer to do it.
Excellent tutorial had it out in no time!!
how much fluid did you have to buy once you refilled and bleed the new rack and pion ? tia
Good stuff here! Helped me out tremendously! Thanks for taking the time to share this information for us do it yourselfers! Its people like you that make my dealership free lifestyle possible lol
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. You did a great job..
Thank you, I hoped that it helped you out
This was a good video. I disagree with a couple things like the sway bar link removal and the exhaust removal. I just did one yesterday without doing those two. Dropping the one end of the subgrame is a must though. Also remove the one end of the hydraulic line on top. And it will alide right out.
you don’t need to remove the subframe overkill
Thanx for the Video much appreciated 👍
gotta do this job at work tomorrow. thank you for your video!
Thank you sir!
Thanks bud, you have saved me money, whats the fuse right next to the gear box deal that the stearing coloumn goes in on my 2012 acadia?
I'm getting ready to do one front wheel drive only. Looks a lot more spacious than they let on in these videos. Im going to see if i can do like the one guys said and just unhook the hydro lines and pull it out.
Awesome.. thanks.
Will these instructions work for a 2011 Equinox LS AWD?
What were the symptoms that led you to finding out the rack was bad? My 14' acadia just started handling weird yesterday and I noticed with the steering wheel straight that one wheel is straight and the other is toed out about 2 inches...would that be a bad rack inner tie rod ends? I don't have a garage and it's currently -8 outside...thanks
Replaced the rack because it was leaking
you need an alignment
Thank you for the video! Does GM recommend using Dextron 6 instead of power steering fluid?
Yes
Hi can anyone tell What's the difference between dextron and power stering fluid im currently working on this issue thank's
Much easier to bleed the air out of it for 1
I just did this and now my rear view camera lines are not aligned and straight.
When my steering wheel is dead center, the lines on the camera are curved sideways.
Any suggestions?
what are all the bolt sizes can you list them i need to do mine as well want to make sure i got all the right tools and sockets
how about the new one how to do you know the rack is centered before installing ?
In replacing rack and pinion on a 2012 GMC Acadia system asking whether w or w/out variable assist steering w/EVO sensor how's that determined, any help guys would indeed be appreciated tnx
Just look where the steering shaft is bolts to the steering gear, the 1 with the angel sensor will have a plug on it.
@@tommytarver3060 very helpful, ty Sir
My 2009 saturn outlook has a really bad leaking rack and pinion ……Would this be the same process for an all wheel drive or do i need to remove the drive shaft also ? Thanks in advance and awesome video .
All wheel drive, Do it the same as in the video
Thanks for the reply i truly appreciate your effort in making this video and i just did the rack and pinion job on the 2009 outlook exactly as you did in the video and went pretty smooth thanks to you and your video ! Greatly appreciate it !
Oh one more thing if anyone knows what the torque specs for all the subframe bolts are i would appreciate it if you can share that information as im having a heck of a time finding this information online and thank you in advance !
@@PedroOrtiz-yl6xshow do you know which rack and pion you have some have with assist steering some don’t i need to replace mine by myself but can’t find a answer i have a 09 gmc acadia fwd slt
I was looking for a video hoping to do this job in my driveway. I can't drop the frame at home. Do you drop it for easier access or because it's necessary to remove the rack? Great video btw
It's the only way that you going to get that rack out, you may be able to put some jack stands under the body close to the front doors. Then use a floor jack to lower the frame
@@tommytarver3060that's how I plan to do mine today, worked great to do this like that for the transmission mounts
Did this on a 2017 traverse now I have service stabilatrak and traction control
I had my rack and pinion replaced in my 2017 GMC Acadia Denali. The steering stiff but can still turn it just not that easy. Could this be because I need to have the new rack programmed to my vehicle or any suggestions?
It may have air in the system, that steering gear doesn’t have to be programmed
how do i know which rack and pion I have ? some have with assist steering some don’t i need to replace mine by myself but can’t find a answer i have a 09 gmc acadia fwd slt
Was this ALL WHEEL Drive? I heard for all wheel drive you need to remove driveshaft?
Nope same tutorial comes right out
We're you located
I have a 2012 GMC Acadia sle-2 2 wheel drive. How do I know if I have a constant or variable steering?
i’m trying to find out the same thing i need to know i have to do my 09 gmc acadia slt fwd
Or how much do you charge me to do my 2007 Mac Acadia
Chevy 09 asks if it need driver assistance or not
Can the rack and pinion cause bad vehicle vibration? I can jack up either side and wiggle each wheel a good half inch.
check the motor mounts
check tie rod ends, ball joints, control arms, or wheel bearing
HES GOT A MECHANICS SHOP AND HE DON'T HAVE ANY AIR TOOLS OR ELECTRIC ONES??
This the easiest way so far from watch the other videos where the guy removes the cats
When he says I always do. You know GM has a reliability problem..
Very unclear what your saying half the time
Could of made your life easier by removing the exhaust all the way