Anyone know how much is involved with replacing the steering gear on a s/c? Its driving me nuts but dont want to buy the gear at 300, and then need a column which is only 400. Any info is appreciated, im out of warranty and chevy wants $650... so I gotta figure something else out..

thanks!!!

 

Whats wrong with it include the symptoms.

 

coblasts thankyou for the PM you r the man

i had gm diagnose it, basically loose steering/ rattle while going straight and on bumpy roads. They pulled the steering fuse and it still did it, so the gears i believe are stripped. my endlinks and I shaft are good (n lubed)

 

It has been changed twice for me on warranty.

It is doin it again... but no warranty anymore...

 

ok swapped steering rack today, now tomorrow im going to get it aligned (wont drive it until anyhow) when i test drove it, the steering wheel leaned to the left quite a bit so when i go to the dealer tomorrow for the alignment this will fix all that? or did I like put the I-shaft in turned or somethin? (although it seemed like it couldnt be dont like that) just lookin for... advice input please

 

Alignment should fix it up, just need to adjust the tie rods to get the wheel centered and the toe correct.

Took care of the clunking / slop?

 

definately took care of the slop, however my steering knuckles are cracked, so i cant really drive it argh anyone got part # for steering knuckles?