Recent content by KML

Okay! So the alignment shop should handle the camber issue. I wasn’t sure if it was caused by the pressure of the cross-member and was irrelevant to what the guys at the alignment shop would handle. But from what your saying it’s part of the work. Thank you!!

I would have gone with that one if I weren't in a pinch. There's one last thing I would like to correct. The wheels seem to be dipping so the bottom end pulls in more than the top. It's obvious when looking at the car while the wheels are forward. I'm wondering if I torqued the big bolts on the...

I’m all set! Edited my post.

Edit Had trouble this time because I forgot to put the cross member back on :eek: All is good here! The other rack was definitely an issue with the popping and stuff.

Endurance Remanufactured Rack & Pinion 64242 The plate is off again so it’s a simple job of taking the tie rods off and undoing a few bolts. I’m just glad to have a clue of what’s going on as I’m not as hopeless as I was before.

I plan to return the rack and pinion tomorrow as I believe it’s busted. Wish me luck!

Edit/update I took off the return hose going from the rack to the cooler to make sure fluid was cycling and it seems to be. After that I took the belt off the ps pump to check the gear which felt solid. Was going to call it a day and pull my car up a little and heard the pump whining. And...

Maybe the popping is the pinion sliding over the groves on the rack/jumping teeth? That would explain why the alignment went off. Perhaps a bad remanufactured rack and pinion along with some sort of pressure issue?

Well I've got some bad news. The test drive didn't go so well. I'm open for suggestions and would greatly appreciate any input. I just put up this thread. https://gmtnation.com/forums/threads/trouble-after-replacing-rack-and-pinion.20128/ -KML

I've been driving a 2004 Trailblazer LT for the past year. It's my first car and I am in no way a mechanic but I am ambitious and broke enough to attempt my own repairs. I've already done a lot to keep it going - struts & shocks, spark plugs, brake pads, outer tie rods, cleaned throttle body...

I've seen them all! This one seemed to be the most easy going. That guy removed the bolts from the upper control arm while some others bent part of the body to get the clearance. We'll see how it goes for me! -KML

I've just signed up to say thank you for taking the time to write this up and also to share my experience. I've read through all comments which were a blessing! I found it best to remove the upper intermediate shaft bolt and then the bottom after you drop the rack. It made it easier to spin &...