Steering Rack and Pinion Replacement
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From: Medford NJ
Steering Rack and Pinion Replacement
My rack is leaking. Chevy want $1100+ to replace it. The part alone is $756. I have seen rebuilt ones for around $300. Can anyone recomend if it's worth it to go with the new rack or a rebuilt unit?
Also what is involved to replace this. If it's simply disconnecting the end, sharts and tubes and replacing the part it shouldn't be that difficult. It's about 3 hours labor in the book. I think I could do it in about 2-3 hours. Are their special bleeding procedures or anything I should be aware of? I really don't want to pay the $456 premium on the new part. Thanks in advance.
Also what is involved to replace this. If it's simply disconnecting the end, sharts and tubes and replacing the part it shouldn't be that difficult. It's about 3 hours labor in the book. I think I could do it in about 2-3 hours. Are their special bleeding procedures or anything I should be aware of? I really don't want to pay the $456 premium on the new part. Thanks in advance.
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From: Marshalls Creek PA
Re: Steering Rack and Pinion Replacement (p10)
We do rack replacements and only use new versus rebuilt only when specifically requested or a rebuilt is not available. The racks we use have a lifetime warranty compared to 1 year for a GM part. The price is usually better on the rebuilt. :seeya
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Re: Steering Rack and Pinion Replacement (p10)
Also what is involved to replace this. If it's simply disconnecting the end, sharts and tubes and replacing the part it shouldn't be that difficult. It's about 3 hours labor in the book. I think I could do it in about 2-3 hours. Are their special bleeding procedures or anything I should be aware of? I really don't want to pay the $456 premium on the new part. Thanks in advance.
http://www.ls1howto.com/index.php?article=1
I didn't have to bleed anything, but then I put the same rack back in, not an empty one with no fluid before hand.
Good luck :cheers:
