2004 Chevy Malibu Rack And Pinion Removal

A quick guide to how i replaced a rack and pinion steering gear in a chevy malibu.

2004 chevy malibu rack and pinion removal.

They say its needs repalcing. This type of steering system uses a pinion gear at the end of the steering column turning against a geared rack which is just a toothed metal bar. This rack and pinion system is designed to make your car s steering easier to turn with the added help of a power assisted pump or motor. Labor costs between 310 and 390 while parts are between 700 and 750.

The steering column turns when you turn the steering wheel causing the pinion also to turn. 2004 malibu has rack and pinion problem. The part in question is the rack and pinion assembly part 25902150 of a chevy malibu maxx 2004. I also own a 2004 chevy malibu classic and i have had to change the steering rack now dont hold me to that but with a little more info on how the car is acting and driving i may be able to further assist this problem.

The pinion gear engages with the rack and moves the rack in the direction and amount required to make the. The first part was replaced july 8 2008 that part failed and was replaced again on october 3 2008. I know of another consumer who had it repalced 3 times. A 2004 chevy malibu rack and pinion is between 1 000 and 1 140.

The typical car sold these days now weighs over 3000 pounds and larger vehicles like trucks and suvs often weigh over 5000 pounds. That part is now failed again and it has not been 3 moths since it was replaced. This may apply to similar year cars from 2000 2005.