How to remove and install the manual steering gear and Pitman arm on Chevrolet El Camino?

First, disconnect the battery ground, then the nuts, washers, and bolts, tightened at the steering shaft to coupling flange. Subsequently, the lock nut and washer of Pitman arm must be removed and it is essential to mark the position of the Pitman arm in relation to the shaft before using a suitable puller for the removal of Pitman arm. Later remove the Rack And Pinion from the frame by unscrewing the nut and bolts along with taking it out of the car. For installation, align the Rack And Pinion to give correct mounting of the coupling towards the flanged end of the steering shaft, fasten the unit to the frame, fit the washers and bolts and then tighten to the specified torque value. Finally, fasten the steering coupling to the flanged end of the column by lockwashers and nuts in the same way as the engaging nut, and torque-tighten. Last, one places the Pitman arm back in and reconnect the battery ground cable.

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Fits the following Vehicles:
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Chevrolet El Camino Rack And Pinion

Chevrolet El Camino Automobiles Steering Rack is a mechanical assembly that connects the rotational input of steering wheel to the lateral output of the car wheels. This mechanism usually uses a rack and pinion system whereby the pinion is fitted in the steering column then engages a rack which is contained in a metal tube that helps in turning the steering control. For many years, Chevrolet El Camino models had predominantly incorporated feature of power assisted rack and pinion which makes steering less stressful through utilization of hydraulic factors. There are few modern El Caminos that are left with the manual racks while the more advanced models thereof are equipped with hydraulic systems that integrate pressurized fluid to help in the steering thereby result in enhanced sensitivity and lesser efforts. In general, the steering rack in the Chevrolet El Camino is a vital component that mainly contributes to proper handling and control of the vehicles making it an important factor of the car steering system.

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Chevrolet El Camino Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to remove and install the manual steering gear and Pitman arm on Chevrolet El Camino?
A: First, disconnect the battery ground, then the nuts, washers, and bolts, tightened at the steering shaft to coupling flange. Subsequently, the lock nut and washer of Pitman arm must be removed and it is essential to mark the position of the Pitman arm in relation to the shaft before using a suitable puller for the removal of Pitman arm. Later remove the Rack And Pinion from the frame by unscrewing the nut and bolts along with taking it out of the car. For installation, align the Rack And Pinion to give correct mounting of the coupling towards the flanged end of the steering shaft, fasten the unit to the frame, fit the washers and bolts and then tighten to the specified torque value. Finally, fasten the steering coupling to the flanged end of the column by lockwashers and nuts in the same way as the engaging nut, and torque-tighten. Last, one places the Pitman arm back in and reconnect the battery ground cable.