OEM 2004 GMC Envoy Rack And Pinion

2004 GMC Envoy Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the rack and pinion on 2004 GMC Envoy?

  A: The replacement process for Rack And Pinion on 2004-2006 chevrolet colorado models, 2004-2006 gmc canyon and 2006 hummer h3 requires vehicle lift support along with front tire removal, wheel removal and any present engine protection shield. Remove the outer Tie Rod End from the Steering Knuckle then position a drain pan beneath the Power Steering Hose assembly before disconnecting it from the Rack And Pinion. Unbolt the coupler clamp that connects the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion and disconnect both components. First, handle the front carrier by placing support. Next, remove the vertical mounting nuts, washers, and bolts from the Rack And Pinion. Additionally, complete 4wd procedures by supporting the front carrier while removing driver's side mounting bracket-to-frame bolts. After moving the left-hand side of the front carrier sufficiently to allow Rack And Pinion removal you should detach the Rack And Pinion horizontal mounting nuts and washers along with bolts and right-hand isolator bracket. During 2wd model repairs you should first remove the crossmember before extracting the Rack And Pinion from the vehicle. First position the Rack And Pinion within the vehicle while following with an installation of the right-hand isolator bracket. Start by loose-mounting the Rack And Pinion horizontal mounting nuts, washers and bolts then install the driver's side carrier mounting bracket-to-frame bolts using a torque of 152 n.m (112 lb-ft) for 4wd vehicles. Install the crossmember into 2wd models and wire the Rack And Pinion vertical mounting nuts, washers, and bolts while tightening the long bolts to 130 n.m (96 lb-ft) then slowly tighten the isolator clamp bolts to 100 n.m (74 lb-ft). Install the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion while also installing the coupler clamp bolt to the intermediate shaft. Engine protection shields should be installed if present while connecting the Power Steering Hose assembly to the Rack And Pinion followed by attachment of the outer Tie Rod End to the Steering Knuckle. The installation process requires front tire assembly, wheel assembly reinstallation followed by vehicle lowering, power steering system bleeding, and wheel alignment verification.