RACK AND PINION REPLACEMENT ON 06-13 CHEVY IMPALA/MALIBU WITH HYDRAULIC ASSIST, TO FIX HARD STEERING

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This video shows the tools and steps I used to remove and replace a rack and pinion on a 07, but the same as 06-13 chevy Impala or 06-12 Malibu with hydraulic assist type of power steering system.
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@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

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@chatogarcia4639 Жыл бұрын

Hey man what size crow foot wrench do I need ? Do I buy a set of line wrenches ?

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

@@chatogarcia4639 thanks much for the blessings, the crows foot is a 18mm, but I listed all the tools I used for this job in the beginning of the video, also I have links in the description box for tools as well..

@albrown8887 2 ай бұрын

I like this video because the mechanic took his time to explain each step slowly and that didn't cost anything but a little bit of time. Thanks so much for the detail explanation and guidance.

@thediyyardie7192 2 ай бұрын

much thanks Al.

@samartinez1988 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing work being able to film while doing this WITHOUT lowering the subframe. I'm impressed and thankful.

@thediyyardie7192 2 жыл бұрын

Much thanks Steven, you not only took the time to show your appreciation for my work, but you also subscribed, most people don't realize that this is actually performing two jobs at once, doing the repairs while filming and then editing the video. I hope it was helpful to you, and thanks again for you doing your part to help my channel to grow.

@toddshultzaberger1736 Жыл бұрын

I have an 07 LTZ that needs the rack and pinion replaced because of a leak also. I'm so glad to see you did it without dropping the subframe like some other videos show. I'm pretty mechanical and think I can do it. Your video was so helpful to see how well you did it. Thanks for sharing.

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Todd, I do these videos to show that there are alternative ways to do these repairs, not everyone has the tools required to drop and support the subframe, but you are still able to get the job done...

@aedanhickey5264 6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this video! My sisters impalas rack is out and a shop wanted 1500 to replace it, gonna tackle it tomorrow so wish me luck! Hopefully gonna save like 1200 bucks 😂

@thediyyardie7192 6 ай бұрын

You can do it man, nothing more than time, but you will need to get it aligned once you're done.

@chatogarcia4639 Жыл бұрын

God bless you 🙏🏼 so much brother thank you

@thediyyardie7192 11 ай бұрын

You are very welcome

@gorrilagripp3704 3 ай бұрын

This helped me out so much

@thediyyardie7192 3 ай бұрын

Good to hear that..

@harrybean2129 Жыл бұрын

Great job

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

Much thanks Harry.

@user-ju7ru8sk6s 7 ай бұрын

Very helpful

@thediyyardie7192 7 ай бұрын

Much thanks

@chrismaldonado260 2 ай бұрын

Great video good work

@thediyyardie7192 2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that Chris.

@game101radio6 Ай бұрын

Great video‼️

@thediyyardie7192 Ай бұрын

Much appreciated ..

@williamcalhoun3294 Жыл бұрын

Very good video

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

Much thanks for the compliments on the video William..

@316automotive Жыл бұрын

Good job man. I subscribed and liked. Glad it can be done without dropping subframe.... a lot of videos say it has to come down. I didn't think so looking at it. Sway bar was a good tip!

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

Much thanks 316 Automotive, I appreciate you doing that, yes there's usually multiple ways to do most repair jobs, sometimes you just have to work with the tools available to you..

@LONPISTOLPACKINPEEZY 11 ай бұрын

Dropping the subframe isn’t hard and makes the job 100 times easier.

@mexiricansmz1984 4 ай бұрын

Bout to go and work on 2007 malibu .. i hope can do just like you👍👍👍

@thediyyardie7192 4 ай бұрын

Takes some patience, but you got it..

@topgun52 2 жыл бұрын

Hey TDY, Thanks for the time and effort you put in this video I really appreciate the suggestions you give while working even if you don't follow all of them yourself (lol). Makes it easier for the next guy. I came across your video because I just got a phone call from a friend who has a 2011 Impala with hard steering after a jiffy lube oil change. My thinking is "They" got oil on the belt or something "They" did that caused the problem, at least I hope so. But if it's a power steering pump or rack and pinion issue I'm now armed with the information I need to tackle the job. So thanks again for all your time and effort keep up the good work you got a new subscriber in me. Take care TG

@thediyyardie7192 2 жыл бұрын

Much respect and thank you for taking your time to show your appreciation, and also for subscribing TG, most people get the info and don't give it a second thought. but as for your friends car, oil on the belt could cause a hard steering, but that should go away after driving for a while and it dries off, it would have to be a continuous leak onto the belt for oil to cause that for a long period of time. also some of the Impalas carry an electrically powered rack, that is something you need to verify first. please let me know what you find, interested to hear what caused or is causing lt.

@topgun52 2 жыл бұрын

@@thediyyardie7192 Just got a text stating her brother cleaned the belt and the "car is working better" (her words), she'll keep me posted if things change. If you don't hear from me in a few days problem solved, if not and she brings it by I'll let you know what I find. Keep up the good work and thanks again. TG

@Mpreston89 2 жыл бұрын

Tomo I’m going to be knocking this out!!! Hopefully!! Thanks

@thediyyardie7192 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Micheal, good luck with that, please let me know how it goes.

@Mpreston89 2 жыл бұрын

@@thediyyardie7192 yessir will do!

@Mpreston89 2 жыл бұрын

Went smooth!!!

@thediyyardie7192 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mpreston89 good to hear, looks like you got some skill...

@Mpreston89 2 жыл бұрын

@@thediyyardie7192 yessir the video helped!

@rickylaflour9294 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing the "cheap and lazy" way. I knew I didn't need them crows foot wrenches or the sub frame bs that I had to do this job the first time. Unfortunately 1 year later doing it all over again because oreillys sold me a bad part

@thediyyardie7192 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Ricky, but I did need to use the crow foot wrench on one of the fluid lines, and if I can get a job done quicker by doing less work, I wouldn't call it lazy, short cut or tricks of the trade maybe, as long as it results in the job being done properly, thats air that matters.

@toddshultzaberger1736 Жыл бұрын

Which one did you get from O'Reilly's that went bad on you?

@smulligannj Жыл бұрын

The part is on the way to my house and I will be trying to tackle this when it comes. Thanks for the great step-by-step video. I will be referencing it as I go. You make it look like you can get really close to the power steering lines. That is the step that has me nervous.

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

@Scott Mulligan, you're welcome and yes you're right, getting the power steering lines pulled gives the most headache, if you click on the description box for the video, you'll find a link for the type of tool that I feel is best for loosening those lines, good luck with yours, let me know how it goes..

@smulligannj Жыл бұрын

@@thediyyardie7192 not a good start. One end of the sway bar separated and broke. That adds another $100. I had to cut one of the tie rod ends off so I'm replacing both of those...another $30. Some of the bolts holding the sway bar down are not releasing and are starting to strip. I'm still waiting for the crow feet wrenches so I can take the pump lines off. Once I get the bolts and lines off I think I'll be home free.

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

@@smulligannj do you mean the sway bar linkage? its hard to imagine the sway bar breaking.. but stuff happens, especially when its a older car that you're working on..

@smulligannj Жыл бұрын

@@thediyyardie7192 ...one of the linkages snapped in half and the last couple of inches of the sway bar was splitting in two. When I was tapping on it the top half broke off.

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

@@smulligannj it sounds as though those parts were already on the out anyways, you just speeded up the process.. soak the nuts and bolts with penetrating fluid, that will help to keep them from braking or striping, even at the time while you're loosening them..

@gregevans173 Жыл бұрын

Should use line wrenches on those power steering lines so you don't round them off.

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

That is true Greg, I actually used it where it wound fit, that space was close..

@DeltinLund 5 ай бұрын

I have replaced the power steering pump, and bled the lines, that didn't work. It's hard steering up to a point even though I'm going 40 mph around corners. I'm going to try replacing the rack and pinion?

@thediyyardie7192 5 ай бұрын

That could most likely be it, once the internal seals become worn the system can't maintain the correct pressure thus the result is a hard steering.

@robertfischer6437 Жыл бұрын

On another note do you think it wise to do the steering pump at the same time as it is making grinding noises, I have some strange worry the old pump might damage new rack and pinion in some way.

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

Yes I would definitely agree with you on doing that if the pump seems to be or sounds damaged..

@ampecsu 3 ай бұрын

was subframe/engine cradle dropped any in this removal?

@ampecsu 3 ай бұрын

nevermind

@robertfischer6437 Жыл бұрын

Good video, only wish you would have explained a little better from what position you are working from like under the car from wheel well or under the hood.

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

I got you Robert, I see what your saying, but you should be able to figure the left wheel well in the video from right by the set up of the rack and pinion, the steering knuckle is the drivers or right side..

@dustenlynes861 8 ай бұрын

13mm Flathead 18mm 10mm 18crow 19mm Extenrions Pliers hammer pri-bar

@dustenlynes861 8 ай бұрын

I just re listed to make it easier for everyone to gather tools thanks for the video dude helped a lot

@thediyyardie7192 8 ай бұрын

@@dustenlynes861 The more info all the better, that's the whole idea of my channel, much thanks..

@coreyb3438 3 ай бұрын

I’ve been trying to get the knuckle on to the shaft for two days now! 😩

@thediyyardie7192 3 ай бұрын

Try loosening the subframe some, if you lower the back section an half an inch or so, that should give you some more clearance.

@thediyyardie7192 3 ай бұрын

also make sure they're both aligned with each other ..

@buck1569 7 ай бұрын

I just did this job with a new rack from Napa, bleeding the system for about 2 hours ... But now I don't have power steering 😢... It had power steering this morning but now I don't, there's no noises coming from the pump like if I was low on fluid.. Everything was installed right... Any advice

@thediyyardie7192 7 ай бұрын

@buck1569, check to see if power steering fluid looks clear with no foam or bubbles with engine running, if foamy then more fluid is needed, also make sure its up to proper level. If all of that checks out, try holding engine at about 2000 RPM in park, while doing that, turn steering from right to left, if it feels easier to turn, the issue is most likely a faulty pump, if no change then I would lean towards the new rack being possebly defective..

@thediyyardie7192 7 ай бұрын

Let me know if you if you got it sorted out Buck..

@stedog9681 Жыл бұрын

Is this the same as the 3.5l

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

yes, pretty much the same setup..

@rubenpena2346 Жыл бұрын

I have a line that is cracked on the rack on passenger side can't find that line anywhere do you suggest having to pull the whole rack n pinion out or would i be able to just pull that line

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

@Ruben Pena, no need to remove the rack to replace that line, and did you try eBay?

@rubenpena2346 Жыл бұрын

@@thediyyardie7192 I went to the junkyard got the line just dropped the sub frame for more room to get it on because I don't have crow foot wrenches but I messed up and cross threaded the new lines nut what would you suggest?

@rubenpena2346 Жыл бұрын

@@thediyyardie7192 should I go get another line and try again or would Teflon tape do the trick?

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

@@rubenpena2346 wow, sorry to hear that, your best bet now would be to get yourself a thread chaser set to repair the damaged threads.. good luck with that, but be sure to get the lines screwed in by hand as many turns as possible before using a tool once you get the threads repaired.

@rubenpena2346 Жыл бұрын

@@thediyyardie7192 I just got it thank you for the help much appreciated

@chrisblomdahl5585 Жыл бұрын

Invest in a cordless impact and ratchet

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

In the works, thanks..

@316automotive Жыл бұрын

Compressor and air tools. They will last longer and do more!

@bricknmotor 3 ай бұрын

Whats an average cost if done in a shop vs diy?

@thediyyardie7192 3 ай бұрын

$1300 to $1700 is average shop price, but you can probably find a shop to it for less if you order the part yourself, you can order a less expensive rac, but the drawback there is most shops won't provide a warrantee if you supply the part. I have a reman rac listed in the comment box below the video for $240, but you should be able to find a new one online for around $500, ultimately its your choice on shop or DIY.

@ampecsu 3 ай бұрын

you in NC?

@thediyyardie7192 3 ай бұрын

@@ampecsu No I'm not, sorry ..

@TommieGun71 Ай бұрын

How long did it take you to complete this job?

@thediyyardie7192 Ай бұрын

Approx 3 hours, could be more or less depending on your level of mechanical ability.

@darealdemrie Жыл бұрын

I dont wana see ads while im tryna do something important it’s irritating asf

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

@DaRealDemrie, it takes time to video hours of these jobs, then hours to edit them down to a short form that makes sense, adds are how us folks that post our videos on here make a little money,, would you do all of that for nothing??

@teenice894 7 ай бұрын

Imagine doing this job with one hand because there's a camera in the other tryna get good footage to help others like you. Now that's irritating af!! I always wanted to make how to vids but boy does it take double/triple the time to complete the job and here you go complaining about a 10 sec ad...

@nathandykstra6097 7 ай бұрын

Pay for the ad free service then ok gamma

@darealdemrie 7 ай бұрын

@@teenice894 if yall wana meet up an fight just say dat🤷🏽‍♂️

@thediyyardie7192 3 ай бұрын

@@darealdemrie lol, not that serious..

@yungsavage8961 2 ай бұрын

13 - 06 ? Dude I have a 08 and it looks nothing like this!! Completely un helpful

@thediyyardie7192 2 ай бұрын

is your car the hydraulic type or the electronic? this video is about the hydraulic type, it states that in the title.

@stevegrove3459 Жыл бұрын

Why would you wast so much time? Drop the cradle and you can have the rack out in 20 min it only 6 bolts 🔩

@thediyyardie7192 Жыл бұрын

well for starters, not everybody has the tools or equipment required in order to drop the cradle, I do these videos to show the ever day regular Joe a alternate way of getting this done...