OEM 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Rack And Pinion

2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer?

  A: First raise the vehicle for support while placing a drain pan under the Rack And Pinion to begin Rack And Pinion replacement. First remove the tires and wheels and after that remove the retaining nuts from the outer tie rods. Drive a wedge between the joint and attached part to protect the seals when not disconnecting steering linkage joints. The j24319-b steering linkage and tie rod puller enables users to detach outer tie rods from steering knuckles. To proceed with the repair remove the lower intermediate shaft retaining bolt from the Rack And Pinion then disconnect the lower intermediate shaft. First disassemble the Power Steering Hose assembly by removing its retaining bolt while taking out the crossmember as well as the hose assembly itself. The Rack And Pinion requires support while you remove its mount screws to extract it from the vehicle. Separate the outer tie rods from inner tie rods by both loosening and removing the jam nuts during the process. Examine and dispose of the jam nuts. Inner tie rod threads should receive chassis lubricant before installing new outer tie rods with fresh jam nuts. After mounting the Rack And Pinion into the vehicle reinstall both outer tie rods to the inner tie rods. For Rack And Pinion mounting bolts installation tighten them to a torque value of 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.). Thread the Power Steering Hose assembly to the Rack And Pinion and tighten the retaining bolt until it reaches 12 nm torque (9 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall the steering gear crossmember then connect the lower intermediate shaft with the Rack And Pinion using a retaining bolt torqued to 40 nm (30 ft. Lbs.). Connect outer tie rods to steering knuckles then secure with retaining nuts while tightening to 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). After wheel installation and drain pan removal wait for the vehicle to descend before performing power steering system bleeding then finalize front toe adjustments. The j44586 Rack And Pinion oil seal remover/installer should be used during the operation if required.