steering rack

Major Tom · Mar 13, 2012

I just got back from the dealer having a leak on the inner tie rod boot checked. They told me the seal on the steering rack was bad and it is not a serviceable part and I needed a new steering rack. They quoted me $900 parts and labor. The new rack doesn't even come with new tie rods. I have seen the whole assembly on Ebay for under $300 with inner and outer 16mm tie rods (OEM parts). How hard is this to replace ?

Bigunit · Mar 13, 2012

The new rack used to/should come with a set of inner & outer tie rods & boots already attached on each side - mine did. The cost was somewhere between $400-450.

alrock · Mar 13, 2012

And I think an installed price closer to $700 is more reasonable - that's what I paid after negotiation. I haven't done the work myself but from what I understand it isn't difficult but of course it would take some time.

I think you should absolutely insist on a rack with tie rods and that you are allowed to keep the old parts.

Reloader · Mar 13, 2012

I just discovered the same leak on my H3 on the right side. There is a tiny nick in the boot and lube oozes out when turning left. So I went to my local ex
Hummer dealer that does my warranty work to price one out. I'm into my powertrain warranty only now so its not covered even though it an oil lubricated
part . My price for a new rack complete with inner and outer tie rods and boots is $408.15 parts only. Shipping is included. That is 25% off retail. Thats a smoken deal
considering its new and has $200 cost worth of new inner and outer tie rods and boots included. Not sure what the labor time is . Probably a min of 3hr plus a toe set.
An aftermarket reman should be cheaper but we have had problems with them, especially A-1 Cardon't. I will only install a new one on mine if available.
The one I found on e-bay looked like a new unit but the gm part number didnt match the one with the one I got from the dealer.

Major Tom · Mar 13, 2012

there are two part #s the old one is 25885237 the new # is 94725465

Reloader · Mar 13, 2012

The number they gave me on the parts quote is 25957397 with 16mm tie rods.

Reloader · Mar 13, 2012

My service writer at the dealer just called me back and said its $300 for the labor to install a new rack with a toe set. So $700 is a fair price. I'd do
my own install and align but I'm still recovering from rotator cuff surgery and can't chance a re-injury. They won't let me back into the shop til its
healed completely.

Major Tom · Mar 13, 2012

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?rvr_...mer+h3+rack+and+pinion+&_trksid=p5197.c0.m627

Now I am confused. I found this one on Ebay

alrock · Mar 13, 2012

I think that part would be fine though when I calculated shipping it was $78. That might bring it close to your other deals.

Reloader · Mar 13, 2012

That's the one I found . The picture looks like a new one. But like Alrock says, with shipping its about the same as the dealer unit. And if the dealer or
some other shop installs the e-bay unit they probably won't warranty it if they didn't supply it. I know we wouldn't at our shop. You would be out the
labor plus the time waiting for a replacement.

08SolarFlareH3 · Mar 13, 2012

Major Tom said:
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?rvr_...mer+h3+rack+and+pinion+&_trksid=p5197.c0.m627

Now I am confused. I found this one on Ebay

I emailed the seller, they are 14MM tie rods and not 16MM.

auggie mathis · Mar 13, 2012

its not to bad to replace it. I just replaced mine and it took me about 3 hours and I am slower than most

06 H3 · Mar 13, 2012

When doing a swap for the steering rack does this bolt have to come out?? If so, FML...My job will be made 10,000 times harder because of the rancho crossmember.

3rdH3 · Mar 13, 2012

Can't really tell from the pic but if it is on the bottom of the cylinder pointing slighty to the rear, the backlash adjustment is behind that bolt I think.

SolidusJ · Mar 13, 2012

If your willing to do it yourself you'll make anything happen to get the job done!!!!

Major Tom · Mar 14, 2012

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sacat=See-All-Categories&_from=R40&_kw=hummer+rack+pinion

I just found this on Ebay (the second one) they are complete units with inner and outer 16mm tie rods for $200. I believe they are from the original manufacturer in Canada. He does not give a shipping price , pick up only in Ontario. They also have a video on You tube "hummer h3 rack and pinion" they claim to have over 500 units. Some body should go to Canada with a big truck

Major Tom · Mar 14, 2012

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...er+rack+pinion

I just found this on Ebay (the second one) they are complete units with inner and outer 16mm tie rods for $200. I believe they are from the original manufacturer in Canada. He does not give a shipping price , pick up only in Ontario. They also have a video on You tube "hummer h3 rack and pinion" they claim to have over 500 units. Some body should go to Canada with a big truck

08SolarFlareH3 · Mar 14, 2012

I might have my brother swing up there and get me a couple the next time he goes to Brampton or Toronto. Its only 4hrs away from me.

Hunner · Mar 14, 2012

About all I could read was the map that showed a location possibly in Canada and one maybe in the Southern US. It was not very clear as to the location on the map. More research my be needed to find if indeed they have manufacturing locations on this continent.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mando_Corporation

If they made some over here then this must be the motherload they were left with when GM dumped the H3!
So if people would add support to the pass side and prevent it from moving, they would reduce the possibility of breaking racks, and maybe this 500 will last us
awhile!:shifty:
Road trip??

06 H3 · Mar 14, 2012

Im in for that price!!

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Hunner · Mar 14, 2012

That ebay link showed 19 on one and 9 on the other. Where were the 500 supposed to be??

Reloader · Mar 14, 2012

I had a phone call today from GM customer assistance concerning my steering rack issue. Seems there is a chance that GM might offer to pay for part of the repair.
It needs to be diagnosed at the dealership then a decision will be made by GM. Hey, I'll take any help they offer. Its possible they might meet me half way. Goes in
Monday morning.

Hunner · Mar 14, 2012

Give them a link to the videos showing a rack flopping around!

06 H3 · Mar 14, 2012

guys, I want a steering rack REALLY REALLY BAD!!!

08SolarFlareH3 · Mar 15, 2012

Hunner said:
That ebay link showed 19 on one and 9 on the other. Where were the 500 supposed to be??

[video=youtube;90qN1t1sSjU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90qN1t1sSjU[/video]

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