Rack and Pinion

[Rainbow1616]

Has anyone ever replaced the rack and pinion assembly? Mine is bad and I was wondering if I can do this myself?
Yes I know I will need a front end alignment when done.
Is this a big job?

Thanks
Bob

[Aveo5_boy]

Here is a link to the instructions on a rack & pinion replacement for the 2009 Aveo. PDF also includes the info for the refer to links in the instructions. Good Luck!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1D...it?usp=sharing

BTW you will need a front end alignment after!!

[Rainbow1616]

Here is a link to the instructions on a rack & pinion replacement for the 2009 Aveo. PDF also includes the info for the refer to links in the instructions. Good Luck!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1D...it?usp=sharing

BTW you will need a front end alignment after!!

Thanks But I tried to open the link and it says I need permission?

[outdoorsaddix]

Here is a link to the instructions on a rack & pinion replacement for the 2009 Aveo. PDF also includes the info for the refer to links in the instructions. Good Luck!!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1D...it?usp=sharing

BTW you will need a front end alignment after!!

The link no longer works, any chance someone has a copy they can give me?

[Aveo5_boy]

Try it now.

[Rainbow1616]

Thanks! That will help a Lot! I'll let you know how it goes. I got quoted $2000 from Dealer to do this job.

[petrified.rabbit]

$2000 is insane..

how do you know your rack is bad? what is the diagnosis? I only ask because it could be a few other easier things that are more common and not just noticeable.

[Rainbow1616]

My Dealer told Me. I got lifetime inspections when I bought the car in Bridgeville. They said the left inner tie rod end is bad and it cant be replace you have to replace the entire assembly.
So I was going to get the entire assembly plus the 2 outer tie rod ends to make it easier.

[Rainbow1616]

I haven't done anything yet. Weighing all My options. It also needs tires and for some reason for the last 2 years it blows a headlight every 4 months
I may just say screw it and trade it in. I have till the end of the month to figure it out.

[petrified.rabbit]

tires would most likely be worn due to the bad tie rod..

the head light is very likely the ground wire on the rail. but is it the same one over and over or back and forth? have you replaced them together? or one at a time?