rack and pinion replacement. 2003 sle

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BUBBA
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rack and pinion replacement. 2003 sle

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i am going to put on a new rack n pinion and high pressure hose this weekend. any tips i should know about ? i do know to flush the system of old fluid. i have changed one out before on a 85 cutlass ciera. havent jacked the car up and taken a good look at the rack on my bonnie yet to see how tight the workspace is. just wondering if there any time saving tips. :beerchug:
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Re: rack and pinion replacement. 2003 sle

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new rack is in along with new pads and rotorsand tie rod ends . i guess nobody here has ever changed a rack before. about 6 hours of actual work including clean up .
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Re: rack and pinion replacement. 2003 sle

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Cool, any pics before, during, or now?
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