GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2006 🢒 Canyon Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Mechanical - 3.5L (L52) 🢒 Steering Gear Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove both of the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the engine protection shield if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  4. Remove the coupler clamp bolt from the intermediate shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the outer tie rod end from the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  6. Place a drain pan to catch the fluid.

    7. Object Number: 1207235 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the power steering hose assembly from the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement
  8. Separate the intermediate shaft from the steering gear.

    9. Object Number: 1207228 Size: SH
  9. Remove the steering gear vertical mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.

    10. Object Number: 1339814 Size: SH
  10. On 4WD vehicles, support the front carrier and remove the drivers side mounting bracket-to-frame bolts.
  11. Move LH side of the front carrier rearward enough to remove the gear.

    12. Object Number: 1207227 Size: SH
  12. Remove the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.
  13. Remove the steering gear RH isolator bracket.
  14. Remove the crossmember, 2WD ONLY. Refer to Crossmember Replacement .
  15. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the steering gear into the vehicle.
  2. Install the steering gear RH isolator bracket.

    3. Object Number: 1207227 Size: SH
  3. Loose install the steering gear horizontal mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1339814 Size: SH
  4. On 4WD vehicles, install the drivers side carrier mounting bracket-to-frame bolts.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 152 N·m (112 lb ft).

  5. Remove the front carrier support.
  6. Install the crossmember, 2WD ONLY. Refer to Crossmember Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 1207228 Size: SH
  7. Loose install the steering gear vertical mounting nuts, the washers and the bolts.

    8. Tighten

        • Tighten the long bolts to 130 N·m (96 lb ft).
        • Tighten the isolator clamp bolts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

    Object Number: 1207235 Size: SH
  8. Connect the power steering hose assembly to the steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Hose Replacement
  9. Install the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Protection Shield Replacement .
  10. Install the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckle. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  11. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering gear.
  12. Install the coupler clamp bolt to the intermediate shaft. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  13. Install both of the front tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  14. Lower the vehicle.
  15. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  16. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement .