How do you remove and install the manual steering gear and Pitman arm on Chevrolet Caprice?

Remove the battery ground cable and the coupling shield if applicable. Take off the nuts, lockwashers, and bolts at the steering shaft to coupling flange. Remove the Pitman arm lock nut and washer, marking the position of the Pitman arm in relation to the shaft before using a suitable puller to take it off. Unscrew the Rack And Pinion from the frame and take it out of the vehicle. When installing, position the Rack And Pinion so that the coupling mounts properly to the flanged end of the steering shaft, secure it to the frame, fit the washers and bolts, and then torque-tighten. Secure the steering coupling to the flanged end of the column with the lockwashers and nuts, ensuring the nuts are torque-tightened. Finally, install the Pitman arm and reconnect the battery ground cable along with the coupling shield if applicable.

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Chevrolet Caprice Rack Kit, Piston & Nut Assembly
Part Number: 7817528
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- Other Name: RACK KIT, Steering Gear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Rack, Piston Nut Kit, Hydraulic Steering Gear
Part Number: 7817526
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- Other Name: RACK KIT, Steering Gear
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- 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, LS 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Gear Kit,Steering (Partial)(Remanufacture)
Part Number: 26044821
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Replaces: 26003943, 26024870
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- 1982-1990 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Chevrolet Caprice Gear Kit,Steering (Remanufacture)
Part Number: 26087039
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Gear Kit,Steering (Remanufacture)
Part Number: 26087025
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Replaces: 26048653
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1995-1996 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC 4 DOOR | 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Gear Kit,Steering (Remanufacture)
Part Number: 26087072
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Replaces: 07833143, 7833143
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1982-1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.4L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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Chevrolet Caprice Gear Kit,Steering (Remanufacture)
Part Number: 26087031
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly
- Replaces: 26041012
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992-1994 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR, LS 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Gear Kit,Steering (Remanufacture)
Part Number: 26091005
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Replaces: 07833154, 7833154
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1987-1988 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 2 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L
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Chevrolet Caprice Gear Assembly, Steering
Part Number: 26018316
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1993 Chevrolet Caprice | 4 DOOR, CLASSIC 4 DOOR, CLASSIC LS 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L
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Chevrolet Caprice Gear Assembly, Steering
Part Number: 26024484
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- Other Name: GEAR, Steering; Gear Assembly, Shaft Assembly, Steering Gear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1994 Chevrolet Caprice | CLASSIC STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L

Chevrolet Caprice Rack And Pinion

The Rack And Pinion in Chevrolet Caprice vehicles is a particular part of the vehicle which converts the input of the steering wheel rotation into the lateral motion of the front wheels. The mechanism of the power steering system involves a pinion gear which is mounted on the steering column and a rack gear which is housed in a metal pipe and is connected to the tie-rod that helps in steering the wheel. The Chevrolet Caprice uses power assisted rack and pinion systems in its models and this improves the steering through the use of hydraulic rams. An earlier example may have had a manual rack whereas the current generation Caprice would most likely have a hydraulic power rack which uses fluid pressure in order to assist in the steering. Different configurations of the rack, for instance, straight and helical racks can influence the efficiency of the system with the straight being regarded as the optimal due to their efficiency and low temperature of operation. In conclusion, the Rack And Pinion is a very important component in Chevrolet Caprice vehicles as it enhances the steering control sensitivity.

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Chevrolet Caprice Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Gear Kit,Steering (Partial)(Remanufacture)
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Q: How do you remove and install the manual steering gear and Pitman arm on Chevrolet Caprice?
A: Remove the battery ground cable and the coupling shield if applicable. Take off the nuts, lockwashers, and bolts at the steering shaft to coupling flange. Remove the Pitman arm lock nut and washer, marking the position of the Pitman arm in relation to the shaft before using a suitable puller to take it off. Unscrew the Rack And Pinion from the frame and take it out of the vehicle. When installing, position the Rack And Pinion so that the coupling mounts properly to the flanged end of the steering shaft, secure it to the frame, fit the washers and bolts, and then torque-tighten. Secure the steering coupling to the flanged end of the column with the lockwashers and nuts, ensuring the nuts are torque-tightened. Finally, install the Pitman arm and reconnect the battery ground cable along with the coupling shield if applicable.