How hard is it to install a new power steering rack on a 2004 silverado 4.8 2WD?
How hard is it to install a new power steering rack on a 2004 silverado 4.8 2WD?
2010 Silverado ECSB LS 4x4. Only mods so far are a K&N drop in filter and a Rough Country 2" front level kit
Not hard at all. It is just held in with 2 bolts, disconnect rod ends, hoses and steering shaft and you are golden. Oh and I think there is a ground strap on it too.
Sounds easy enough. Thanks!
Are the tie rod ends fairly easy to get off? I'm sure there is a tool I can borrow from the auto parts store. Also, I have 93K on the truck and was thinking I might as well put new tie rod ends on the new rack. Opinions?
remove the cotter pin and nut and politely smack the hell out of the ear the tie rod bolts through usually they jump out DO NOT HIT ON THE THREADS you will bind it up and be fixing more then the rack. . . .otherwise the other guy is pretty on although i dont believe your year model has the ground strap...
...oh and BTW im sure some people wont like that idea and they probably make some $300 tool that takes it out but to everyone their own
Barks better than it bites......
If your going to the parts store anyways, I would just borrow the tool and make your life easier.
Thanks, Rick
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