C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Parts Information
Use the following procedure to replace the required components. Use the part numbers listed:
Notice:
All components listed above must be replaced in order to correct the customer concern. Incremental replacements will adversely affect the handling
and ride qualities of the vehicle. All components of the repair must be in place before the vehicle is returned to the customer.
1.
Raise the vehicle. Refer to the General Information subsection of the Service Manual for information on lifting and jacking the vehicle.
2.
Remove the tire and wheel assemblies.
3.
Remove the front skid plate.
4.
Remove the rear skid plate.
5.
Remove the high and low pressure power steering lines from the rack and pinion unit.
6.
Remove the steering intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
7.
Remove the right and left outer tie rod end nuts.
8.
Remove the tie rod ends nuts from the steering knuckles.
9.
Remove the two nuts retaining the rack and pinion unit. Remove rack and pinion unit from the vehicle.
