Chevy Cruze Electric Power Steering Rack Removal

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Anderson's Garage

Anderson's Garage

10 ай бұрын

This video covers the removal of the electric power steering rack from a 2011 Chevy Cruze. This is not a terribly difficult process and can be done with hand tools. Two floor jacks and a helper will make it easier if you do not have a lift. You will need to disconnect the exhaust from the motor and the flange at the middle of the vehicle in order to lower the engine cradle down.
Don't forget your replacement power steering rack and or motor will need to be programmed with your vehicles VIN.
Please feel free to leave a comment about something I didn't include, an easier way or if you have questions.
#chevy #chevycruze #mechanic #diy #electricpowersteering #autotech #vehicleguru

Пікірлер: 32
@dennis3121
@dennis3121 21 сағат бұрын
Hi there where did you get programmed?? dealer here in Canada says must be a new part, they cannot program an used part, did you find a place that program USED rack?
@allendavis1235
@allendavis1235 10 ай бұрын
Appreciate the video. I too am having the same exact problem as you and that is programming the power steering 😂
@BloodLifeGaming
@BloodLifeGaming 6 ай бұрын
does this fix the “service power steering” message?? seen a different video that said replace the fuse block?
@micahdiesel6183
@micahdiesel6183 2 ай бұрын
do u have the new EPS installed?
@christinebaker8649
@christinebaker8649 6 ай бұрын
im having problems with power steering and my locks go crazy while driving. They lock and unlock alot... and the car starts to jerk... what is the problem?
@abiyo9333
@abiyo9333 8 ай бұрын
Hey Anderson hope you are doing well, lately I have been faced with a stiff steering wheel with my 2011 Chevy Cruze. It’s really hard to turn the wheels around, are you familiar with this problem and I have also changed the power steering rack but I didn’t program it, should I take it to a mechanic to get it programmed with my VIN? thanks.
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 8 ай бұрын
Yes absolutely. You won't have power steering unless the new module is programmed with your VIN.
@Billyuye
@Billyuye 2 ай бұрын
Thank you. My dealer changed my steering gear on my 2016 gen 2 Cruze, manual transmission. After the work was done I noticed the 3 transmission mount bolts were not tightened and I complained to the dealer about incomplete work, and they stated they did not loosen the 3 transmission mount bolts. My question to you is it necessary to remove the 3 transmisión mount bolts? Thanks!
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 2 ай бұрын
Not that I remember
@chadreading1630
@chadreading1630 2 ай бұрын
So I’m going to put a used one in my Cruze will it be able to be programmed to my car being that it was already programmed to another car?
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 2 ай бұрын
No. I used one will already be programmed with the previous vehicles VIN.
@chadreading1630
@chadreading1630 2 ай бұрын
@@andersonsgarage2334 so the only option is to buy new?
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 2 ай бұрын
@@chadreading1630 from what I have been able to research and understand. The brand new one I used in this video has to be replaced because nobody could connect to it. Communication was ok, but it wouldn't let anyone program it. 5 shops.
@michaelfleet2932
@michaelfleet2932 10 ай бұрын
I have a 2017 chevy cruze and i am replacing the power steering rack. My question is, because i want to be 100% sure... does removing the cradle have any effect on the motor mounts? This would actually be the second time i am replacing the rack. First time was from a scrap yard and it didnt last long, but this time it is a brand new part. the first time i did the rack i was able to just remove the bolts on the sway bar and twist the rack out, but this time i am finding that very difficult to do. I just want to make sure i got everything right. Battery is already unhooked, steering column is disconnected, rack is unbolted from cradle and unplugged.
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 10 ай бұрын
You'll need to remove those 2 lower transmission mount bolts I pointed out in the video.
@zaethechamp5135
@zaethechamp5135 10 ай бұрын
did you replace just the pump and where you able to reprogram it please and thanks I am really In need.
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 10 ай бұрын
@@zaethechamp5135 we replaced the entire rack and pinion with electric motor and then took it in for the VIN to be programmed to the new motor
@sanoma330
@sanoma330 6 ай бұрын
I have put it in but two different mechanics haven’t been able to program it! What can I do?
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 6 ай бұрын
Were they new units?
@codygentry9472
@codygentry9472 2 ай бұрын
Im changing just the electrical motor. Not touching rack at all. Just the motor. Does that need a program?
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 2 ай бұрын
Yes. And some of them are not removable. I tried for an entire day to remove just the motor from this one, not possible.
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 2 ай бұрын
The module with the VIN is part of the motor.
@povertyvoyager
@povertyvoyager 7 ай бұрын
Is this the same for a 2015 Buick verano?
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 7 ай бұрын
I can't say for sure.
@Firecracker89
@Firecracker89 6 ай бұрын
I know you're probably busy but I too have several questions if you get the time to read this and can answer them I would be forever grateful to you I just recently replaced the transmission for my papa my first time ever and I did it on his 2015 Chevy Cruze 1.8 engine LS doing so I took the subframe down I later find out that's where the power steering pump is located and I put it back of course and when we started the car it was running great only problem was before the transmission replacement the car wouldn't move or shift gears correctly but there was no lights on the dashboard that Lit Up now after the replacement of the transmission the car does accelerate the gears do shift perfectly except now we got a power steering service light and a stable track or whatever it's called we thought maybe the tie rods were upside down but I double checked it and they seem okay my papa's used to filling a car with power steering but I have heard this car doesn't have power steering fluid I just bought the repair manual today so I'm checking into it as soon as we pull out the driveway and make a left turn we hear a click and the power steering service light clicks on the dashboard it becomes rough for a second but if you keep turning the steering wheel it like breaks it out of that lock and it goes fine but it's still very scary it does this every single time can't seem to understand what I did wrong other than maybe I pulled on the tie rods too much to get them in place or the brake pedal when I had to undo it to lower the subframe when I put the brake pedal back on it was moving crazy like it was weird and I hope it didn't turn too much before I put it back on and maybe I put it on in the wrong position if that makes sense the brake pedal from inside the car you know if you could please let me know I know it's a lot of that I just explained but like I said me and my papa would be forever grateful I did however replace the transmission and where is running great other than the power steering messing up they helped so many people tremendously you are awesome
@Firecracker89
@Firecracker89 6 ай бұрын
Sorry I'm using talk to text that's supposed to say thank you for your videos you're super awesome they help out so many people myself included tremendously
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 6 ай бұрын
Ok. If you have electric power steering a couple things could be going on. The clicking/hard to turn is a concern because it sounds like something is binding. This is never good in your steering. If you left the power steering rack attached to the cradle when removing it, did you secure the steering wheel so it could not rotate? Did you separate the steering shaft under the dash when lowering the cradle?
@JesusSantos-zm9mi
@JesusSantos-zm9mi 10 ай бұрын
How about just replacing the electrical motor out? Also, if you do have to do all of that, there is no need to keep the engine held in place with stands ? something
@JesusSantos-zm9mi
@JesusSantos-zm9mi 10 ай бұрын
Thats quite a lot of work, how long did it take? Exhaust out!! Looks like its a mission to do it.
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 10 ай бұрын
@@JesusSantos-zm9mi 3 hours
@andersonsgarage2334
@andersonsgarage2334 10 ай бұрын
@jesussantos-zn9mi the stands were holding the car up NOT the motor. The electric motor on this unit would not come off of the rack and it's probably a bad idea considering the gears wear together.
@BenjaminMendezmachine
@BenjaminMendezmachine Ай бұрын
Te part need to be reprogrammed
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