rack and pinion gears are gone

2000 CHEVROLET BLAZER
140,000 MILES
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WAYNEGRIFFIN
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i was told i can take out drive shaft run it in 4wheel drive, i was told fluids would leak but i can put a cap in it is this true?
Aug 15, 2012 at 7:26 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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no, do not do this operation. loosing fluid will cause other failures and the front rear cannot take the stress.

get a bid for repairs to do it correctly.

Roy
Aug 15, 2012 at 7:46 PM
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