If one needs to change the Rack And Pinion on 2004 to 2006 chevrolet colorado, 2004 to 2006 gmc canyon, and 2006 hummer h3, then he or she has to first lift the vehicle and consider enough help from transportation device, next remove both the front tire and wheel assembly. If they are available, remove the engine protection shield and remove the outer
Tie Rod End from the
Steering Knuckle. Loose drain pan in order to catch fluid and remove your steering Rack And Pinion hose assembly from the Rack And Pinion. Take off the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft and divide the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion. Next, take out the Rack And Pinion vertical mounting nuts, washers, and bolts. For 4 x 4 trucks, support the front carrier and disconnect the driver's side mounting bracket-to-frame bolts and position the left side of front carriers rearward to remove the Rack And Pinion. After the Rack And Pinion was removed from the engine, removal of the Rack And Pinion horizontal mounting nuts, washers, and bolts was done, followed by the Rack And Pinion right-hand isolator bracket. For 2wd, remove the crossmember before removing the Rack And Pinion from the vehicle. To install it, put the Rack And Pinion back into the car and install the right-hand isolator bracket. Loosely install the Rack And Pinion horizontal mounting nuts, washers, and bolts, making sure it is tightened and the driver's side carrier mounting bracket-to-frame bolts to 152 n.m (112 lb-ft) for 4wd vehicles. Take away the front carrier support first and install the crossmember for the 2wd models. Loosely install the Rack And Pinion vertical mount nuts, washers and bolts, tighten the long bolts to 130 n. M (96 lb f), and the isolator clamp bolts to 100 n.m (74 lb ft). Return the intermediate shaft to its attachment on the Rack And Pinion and bolt on the coupler clamp bolt. Reconnect the Rack And Pinion hose assembly to the Rack And Pinion, and reinstall the engine protection shield if one is installed. Mount the outer Tie Rod End replacing the Steering Knuckle, thereafter re-mount the two front tire and wheel assemblies. Compress the vehicle, bleed the Rack And Pinion system, and check the wheel adjustment.