How to remove and install the steering gear on Chevrolet C1500 and K1500?

To remove the rack and pinion, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Place a drain pan under the rack and pinion and disconnect the hose fittings, capping the ends to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Slide the plastic shield up the intermediate shaft and mark the relationship of the lower universal joint to the rack and pinion input shaft. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt. Mark the relationship of the Pitman arm to the shaft and remove the Pitman arm with a two-jaw puller. Support the rack and pinion, remove the mounting bolts, lower the unit, separate the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion input shaft, and remove the rack and pinion from the vehicle. To install the rack and pinion, raise it into position and connect the intermediate shaft, aligning the marks. Install the mounting bolts and washers, tighten them to the specified torque. Slide the Pitman arm onto the shaft, aligning the marks, and install the washer and nut, tightening the nut to the specified torque. Install the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt and tighten it to the specified torque. Install the adapter, nut, and washer for manual steering. Slide the plastic shield back down over the universal joint/flexible coupling. Connect the power steering hose fittings to the rack and pinion and fill the power steering pump reservoir with the recommended fluid. Lower the vehicle and bleed the steering system.

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Chevrolet K1500 Rack Kit, Piston & Nut Assembly
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- Other Name: RACK KIT, Steering Gear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1999 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet K1500 Rack Kit, Piston & Nut Assembly
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- Other Name: RACK KIT, Steering Gear
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- 1988-1991 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel
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Chevrolet K1500 Gear Kit,Steering (Remanufacture)
Part Number: 26087034
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1991 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel
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Chevrolet K1500 Gear Kit,Steering (Remanufacture)
Part Number: 26087096
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Replaces: 26036038, 26036031
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1991 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel
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Chevrolet K1500 Gear Kit,Steering (Remanufacture)
Part Number: 26087036
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering
- Replaces: 26036035
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1991 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-1999 Chevrolet K1500 | K1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, K1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, K1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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Chevrolet K1500 Rack And Pinion

Chevrolet K1500 Rack And Pinion is an important steering system which translates the rotational signal in the steering wheel in to the turning signals at the front wheels. This kind of system is a single toothed track, the rack and single helical pinion enclosed within a casing, where the rack is shifted perpendicular to a metal tube to turn the front wheels. The majority of K1500's incorporate up and coming power rack and pinions with hydraulic boost which supplies pressurized fluid to the rack as one turns the steering wheel. Problems with the steering rack are often leaks due to the wear of seals or hoses and gears become worn and lead to problems with the stiffness of the steering wheel and wander. Taking care and replacing this rack and pinion assembly when due is paramount to safe driving and correct steering regardless of the car model that is being ridden.

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Chevrolet K1500 Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install the steering gear on Chevrolet C1500 and K1500?
A: To remove the rack and pinion, raise the front of the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Place a drain pan under the rack and pinion and disconnect the hose fittings, capping the ends to prevent fluid loss and contamination. Slide the plastic shield up the intermediate shaft and mark the relationship of the lower universal joint to the rack and pinion input shaft. Remove the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt. Mark the relationship of the Pitman Arm to the shaft and remove the Pitman arm with a two-jaw puller. Support the rack and pinion, remove the mounting bolts, lower the unit, separate the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion input shaft, and remove the rack and pinion from the vehicle. To install the rack and pinion, raise it into position and connect the intermediate shaft, aligning the marks. Install the mounting bolts and washers, tighten them to the specified torque. Slide the Pitman arm onto the shaft, aligning the marks, and install the washer and nut, tightening the nut to the specified torque. Install the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt and tighten it to the specified torque. Install the adapter, nut, and washer for manual steering. Slide the plastic shield back down over the universal joint/flexible coupling. Connect the power steering hose fittings to the rack and pinion and fill the power steering pump reservoir with the recommended fluid. Lower the vehicle and bleed the steering system.