2006 Buick Lucerne rack and pinion

Tiny
CHRISV7777
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  • 2006 BUICK LUCERNE
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 112,000 MILES
How do I replace my rack and pinion
Saturday, July 26th, 2014 AT 10:23 AM

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Tiny
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Put pin in steering column, disconnect pinch bolt at gear disconnect p/s lines remove bolts holding rack in remove wheels, remove rack through lh side of car then transfer tie rod ends to new rack and when completer get aligned. See pics.
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Saturday, July 26th, 2014 AT 11:51 AM
Tiny
JOE KRULL
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What pin?
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Friday, April 7th, 2017 AT 7:41 AM
Tiny
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It's in the first picture if no pin find a drill bit same size otherwise you damage clock spring below steering wheel
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Friday, April 7th, 2017 AT 9:29 AM
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Okay, so, do I need to keep the boot over the gear, or is it safe to leave it off?
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Monday, April 10th, 2017 AT 7:46 AM
Tiny
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If you mean the boots that cover the inner tie rod they can be left off for removal but must be back on when installed.
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Monday, April 10th, 2017 AT 9:31 AM
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JOE KRULL
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No, the one that covers the pinch bolt, on the column where it connects to the rack.
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Monday, April 10th, 2017 AT 11:02 AM
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It should slide out of the way for that.
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Monday, April 10th, 2017 AT 12:06 PM

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