2003 Chevy Trailblazer Quick and Easy Rack and Pinion removal without taking out the CV axle

Hey guys, today I'm going to show you a super easy trick to remove the rack and pinion of a Chevy Trailblazer without removing the cv axle

[@grivera9247]

GREAT JOB ! NOT A SHORT CUT ... WORKING SMART IT'S HOW I CALLED !

[@1bubbatubba]

Nice job. Thanks for the info on how to remove the rack without removing the CV axles!

[@michaelfannin5456]

That's a great tip using vise grips on a 21mm socket

[@BeyondYourGlitches]

Thanks for a clear view on removing this!

[@paulg444]

These guys have very high skill level. I have to do ths job, I think I am going to grind that 21mm socket on each side, then I can grab the socket with a cheaper low quality vice grip.

[@themrjones]

Oh shit, I was thinking to myself I didn't have to do the thing with the vise grip when I did mine but now remember that's what I did I just grinded it down a little bit.

[@mitchellnabors2967]

Great, easy to understand video!

[@theeenforcer8857]

Good video, but it’s a 21mm socket not a 21inch socket lol.

[@theartofautomotive5574]

Didn't even notice I misspoke but thanks for the support

[@FerdieRamos33]

good job guys!

[@brianwade3854]

Thank you for the bid! Nice work.

[@timothykidd1744]

NICE JOB GUYS

[@michaelkellye7381]

thanks i got to do mind in april

[@PinBall3]

@ 4:30 Be Aware those 4 bolts out of the 6 that ( + 2 more on front of A-arm = 1 Each side mounting points ) they remove at this point are used to attach/adjust the A-arms which is your wheel alignment adjustment. Keep in mind unless you keep the A-arms from moving their position you may need an alignment.

[@andrewb8010]

Such Beautiful spanish! Sounds El Salvadoran

[@abrahamlopezolan8740]

Buen trabajo maestro

[@njoeandjen]

Great Job and thanks for the help!

[@saulbroa7551]

Que tal si en lugar de usar un dado con pinzas de presión usas una llave mixta de 21 mm. ?

[@timhiller1029]

nice work brother

[@david_kg]

You could have taken it out without removing outer tie rods as well. Just measure from center of old rack to the grease fitting on outer tie rod. Then make sure new rack measurements are the same.

[@Dangerstophe]

You just replace the outer tie rods….

[@thelizardking8525]

You still have to get it aligned.

[@TurboV8boi]

Thanks for the video!

[@wild8757]

Is it pretty much the same for a 2006 4.2 trailblazer?

[@outraguz8185]

Nice

[@Mschasz3129]

I can't get at that 8mm bolt for lines to save my butt... Not been so easy on the LTZ version...

[@DonXXXPrince]

Thank YOU!!!😀

[@fredwoods8768]

Can you tell me what 20v battery impact driver that is you used or recommend one to do that job. Thanks

[@luisortega6140]

Looked like the brand they sell at Harbor Freight

[@angelf9800]

Do you need a wheel alignment after doing this.

[@federicopena4418]

Yes

[@ameichholz]

Is it pretty much the same for a 2005?

[@rubenreyes6394]

👍

[@mechanicauto9704]

took me 20 min drop rack n pinion

[@GeorgeLinder-ht1jd]

Good information. If you are using a rack, don’t be like these guys! You can get dead. It is deadly to use wood blocks as spacers! Good luck on that insurance claim. Btw 21mm not 21 inch bolt. It is very helpful to give the sizes of the hardware, but please accurate and consistent.

[@TheRogermursick]

dude...these guys did a great job. And they took the time to make a video and to share it with the world. Don't be so small.

[@buddytweed7154]

No need to replace that rack drain the power steering pump add motor honey, your choice, doesn't matter. rotate the steering wheel back-and-forth a few times with the motor running and you will have a free working rack. I have done this hundreds of times over the last 35 years at my shop it works every time

[@RegularCarGuy]

Can you elaborate in more detail and step by step?

[@kylewhite2939]

Yeah I definitely am interested in knowing as well.