The 2005 Chevrolet Malibu came equipped with the engine options in a 2.2 L4, 3.5 V6 and 3.8 V6. The AC Delco Professional (OEM) complete rack and pinion range in wholesale price from 233-300+ $USD. Labor will approximately be 2-3 hours, and an alignment will be needed after install. Labor rates and shop supplies vary by shop with mechanical averages around 100$/hr as July 2014 in the United States.
The S10 series doesn't use a rack and pinion steering system.
seems like the steering pump should have been repaired or replaced
Probably between $400-500
The labor cost to replace a rack and pinion steering on a 97 Taurus should run between $500 and $750. The actual cost varies based on the location in which it is repaired in and the repair shop.
Aprox $600-$700, parts and labor.
Replace the pump before the serpentine belt and rack and pinion are damaged.
When owning a car, a person should know the ins and outs of the vehicle. The 1998 Chevy Blazer does have the rack and pinion steering.?æ
ALL RUBBER COMPONENTS (HOSES/BELTS) SHOULD BE REPLACE RIGHT ABOUT EVERY TWO(2) years.now your rack and pinion should only be replace if is going bad or if is already bad. For example once the inner bushings on your tie rods brakes or crack, the entire unit needs to be replaced. if the rack is leaking it needs to be replace Even if there is NO noticeable changes in your steering of the vehicle. This is done for SAFETY REASONS.
A good website for rack and pinion steering replacement is www.rackandpinionwhse.com/. They offer many types of products within your search category, so you should be able to count on it.
some people never replace the rack and pinion. It's one of those things that you don't replace unless it NEEDS to be replaced. It's usually expensive, even to do yourself. A good way to keep power steering components from needing to be replaced is to install a magnefine filter in the power steering return line. Google "magnefine power steering filter". It's about $16 and WELL worth the investment!
Estimate around $400. For a 2005 Impala with a new rack and pinion set and some of the old parts it came up to about $700, but that was cheaper than another price that was quoted.
Prices vary with location but parts and labor could cost between $711 to $1,231. A power steering flush and 4 wheel alignment should also be done at extra cost.