OEM 2003 GMC Envoy Rack And Pinion

2003 GMC Envoy Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on 2003 GMC Envoy?

  A: The Rack And Pinion replacement begins by both raising and supporting the vehicle and positioning the drain pan underneath. Start by removing all tires and wheels and next remove the outer tie rod retaining nuts. Driving a wedge between joint and attached part will protect the seals from damage when users cannot disconnect the steering linkage. The steering linkage and tie rod puller (J24319-B) will disconnect the outer tie rods from their position on the steering knuckles. Start by taking out the bolt that secures the lower intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion then disconnect the lower intermediate shaft. First uninstall the Rack And Pinion crossmember followed by removing the retaining bolt from the Rack And Pinion hose assembly. Next remove the hose assembly from its mount. Remove support from underneath the Rack And Pinion before you uninstall the mounting bolts to extract the gear from the vehicle. Before putting in the outer tie rod apply a suitable chassis lubricant to the inner tie rod threads. Mount the Rack And Pinion into the vehicle through its dedicated mounting holes then secure each bolt with 110 nm torque (81 ft. Lbs.). Wind up the Rack And Pinion support next while tightening the Rack And Pinion hose assembly to 12 nm (106 inch lbs.). Reattach the crossmember along with its retention bolt holding the lower intermediate shaft in place with 40 nm of torque (30 ft. Lbs.). Fasten the outside tie rod connections to the steering knuckles before securing the retaining nuts with 45 nm torque (33 ft. Lbs.). Reinstall tires and wheels before you take out the drain pan for lowering the vehicle to bleed the Rack And Pinion system and perform front toe adjustment. During the procedure use tool j44586 Rack And Pinion oil seal remover/installer when needed.