OEM 2010 Chevrolet Colorado Rack And Pinion

2010 Chevrolet Colorado Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion steering gear on 2010 Chevrolet Colorado?

  A: If replacement for the Rack And Pinion is required, stray the Steering Wheel in a straight position using the steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, or a strap to keep the rotation from turning this offense will serve as a defense for the sir system. While holding the Steering Wheel, lift and hold the vehicle and remove both front tire and wheel assemblies. In case it is available, remove the engine protection shield. Remove the outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle and drain a pan to catch any fluid. Then, remove the Power Steering Hose assembly from the Rack And Pinion. Take off the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft and remove the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion. Next, you are to take off the vertical and horizontal mounting nuts, washers, and bolts for the Rack And Pinion as well as the cross member if available. After uninstalling the Rack And Pinion from the car, put in the new Rack And Pinion and install the horizontal mounting nuts, washers, and bolts as well as put the crossmember back on if you need one. Next, loosely mount the vertical mounting nuts, washers and bolts, tighten the long bolts to 130 nm (96 lb ft) and isolator clamp bolts the isolator clamp bolts are 100 nm (74 lb ft). Reconnect the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion and install the coupler clamp bolt. Attach the outer Tie Rod End to the Steering Knuckle, connect the Power Steering Hose assembly to the Rack And Pinion and reinstall the engine protection shield if equipped. Lastly, reinstall both front tire and wheel assemblies, lower the vehicle, and bleed out power steering system.