How to replace Power steering rack and pinion gear on Chevy Silverado 2500 HD?

The procedure to perform this task is as follows :----

2005-06 & 2007 Classic Models

1. Remove or disconnect the following: 
   
   
   Wheel assemblies

   Engine shield, if equipped

   Stabilizer shaft

   Power steering high and low pressure lines

   Coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft

   Outer tie rod ends from steering knuckle

   Intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion assembly

   Rack and pinion assembly mounting nuts, washers and bolts

   Rack and pinion assembly from the vehicle 
   
   

   

   Fig. Rack and pinion steering gear

To install:

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Rack and pinion assembly into the vehicle

   Rack and pinion assembly mounting bolts, washers and nuts. Tighten the nuts to 136 ft. lbs. (185 Nm).

   Intermediate shaft to the rack and pinion assembly

   Coupler clamp bolt to the intermediate shaft. Tighten the bolt to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).

   Low pressure hose

   High pressure hose. Tighten the hoses to 20 ft. lbs. (27 Nm).

   Outer tie rod ends

   Engine protection shield, if equipped

   Stabilizer shaft

   Wheels
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Fill and bleed the power steering system.

Except Classic

1. Remove as much power steering fluid from the reservoir as possible.
2. Remove or disconnect the following:
   
   
   Wheel assemblies

   Engine shield, if equipped

   Coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft

   Outer tie rod ends from steering knuckle

   Power steering high and low pressure line retaining plate

   Power steering high and low pressure lines, then plug them to prevent leakage and contamination

   Rack and pinion assembly mounting nuts, washers and bolts

   Rack and pinion assembly from the vehicle

To install:

Fig. Exploded view of the rack and pinion steering gear assembly-2007 models, except Classic

1. Install or connect the following:
   
   
   Rack and pinion assembly into the vehicle

   Rack and pinion assembly mounting bolts, washers and nuts. Tighten the left side bolts to 148 ft. lbs. (200 Nm) and the right side bolts to 74 ft. lbs. (100 Nm).

   Intermediate shaft to the rack and pinion assembly

   Coupler clamp bolt to the intermediate shaft. Tighten the bolt to 33 ft. lbs. (45 Nm).

   Low pressure line and high pressure line. Tighten the retaining plate to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm)

   Outer tie rod ends

   Engine protection shield, if equipped

   Wheels
2. Lower the vehicle.
3. Fill and bleed the power steering system.

This will help.

Thanks.

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