TrailBlazer 2WD V8-6.0L VIN H (2006)
1. Remove the rack and pinion boot. Refer to Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle.
2. Place the gear in a vise.
3. Remove the shock dampener (4) from the inner tie rod assembly (6).
Notice: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear
preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
4. Slide the shock dampener (4) back on the rack (5).
5. Place a pipe wrench on the rack (5) next to the inner tie rod housing (6).
Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
6. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (6).
7. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (6) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod separates from the rack (5).
8. Remove the shock dampener (3) from the inner tie rod housing (2).
Notice: Do not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear
preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
9. Slide the shock dampener (3) back on the rack (5).
10. Place a pipe wrench on the rack.
Notice: Refer to Pipe Wrench Positioning Notice in Service Precautions.
11. Place a wrench on the flats of the inner tie rod housing (2).
12. Rotate the inner tie rod housing (2) counterclockwise, while holding the rack stationary, until the inner tie rod (1) separates from the rack (5).
