How is the steering gear maintained and adjusted for optimal performance on Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The lubricant is used in the Rack And Pinion for the lifetime and in the event the gear is not overhauled due to a leakage, refilling is not necessary. For problems relative to lost motion, slackness, and vibration associated with the Rack And Pinion, consult the following steps: Turn off the car at the battery by removing the ground cable from the battery terminal. Subsequently, unscrew the nut from the Pitman arm and note the orientation of the created gap with regard to the Pitman shaft; thereafter by applying a suitable extract pull the arm out. Unscrew and loosen the adjuster plug locknut on the Rack And Pinion by turning it anticlockwise a quarter turn. Pull out the horn button or horn shroud and exercise the wheel to lock to the left and rotate half way to the right. A ¾ inch socket should be used on the centre nut of the steering wheel and measure the bearing drag in Newtons using a torque wrench or spring balance as the wheel is rotated through the arc of 90 degrees; the drag here is the magneto thrust bearing preload to the standard value. Turning the adjuster plug either in or out of the adjusting stud changes the preload and then the lock-nut must be tightened. If there is any vibratory feeling when the steering wheel is being rotated it suggests bad or worn bearings. Jam on the steering from lock to lock and count the number of turns and then make a turn of the Rack And Pinion equal to half that count to align the Rack And Pinion. Release the lash adjuster screw locknut and rotate the screw clockwise to get rid of all lash between the ball nut and the Pitman shaft sector teeth and tight up the locknut to the specified torque setting. Finally check the 'over-center' preload while the wheel is in its centered position and the highest torque reading should be recorded and compared with the torque specifications noted earlier. If it is necessary, slightly loosen the angle of the lash adjuster screw; replace the Pitman arm and the horn cover back, reconnect the ground terminal of battery.

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- 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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- 1995-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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- 1995-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.4L
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- 1997-1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass | SEDAN LEVEL I, SEDAN LEVEL II | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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- 1982-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 2 DOOR, BROUGHAM 2 DOOR NOTCHBACK, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM SL 2 DOOR, BROUGHAM STATION WAGON, CUTLASS CALAIS, CUTLASS CRUISER, LS 2 DOOR, LS 2 DOOR NOTCHBACK, LS 4 DOOR, LS STATION WAGON, S 2 DOOR, SL 2 DOOR, SL 4 DOOR, SL STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel
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- 1988-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM SL 2 DOOR, BROUGHAM STATION WAGON, SL 2 DOOR, SL 4 DOOR, SL STATION WAGON, STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.8L
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- 1997-1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.1L
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- 1994-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | S 4 DOOR, S STATION WAGON, SL 4 DOOR, SL STATION WAGON | 4 Cyl 2.2L, 6 Cyl 3.1L
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- 1988-1991 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.4L
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- 1992-1996 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, INTERNAL 2 DOOR, INTERNAL 4 DOOR | 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.3L, 6 Cyl 3.4L
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, INTERNAL 2 DOOR, INTERNAL 4 DOOR | 4 Cyl 2.3L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.1L, 6 Cyl 3.4L
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- 1982-1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass | 2 DOOR, 4 DOOR, BROUGHAM 2 DOOR, BROUGHAM 4 DOOR, CUTLASS CALAIS, CUTLASS CRUISER | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 2.8L, 6 Cyl 3.0L, 6 Cyl 3.8L, 6 Cyl 4.3L Diesel, 8 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L Diesel

Oldsmobile Cutlass Rack And Pinion

In Oldsmobile Cutlass cars, the Steering Rack is another major part of the steering system that transfers turning movement of the steering wheel into reciprocating movement of the front wheels. This in general, uses a rack and pinion system in which the pinion gear meshes with the rack gear which is located inside a metallic tube thus providing the drive for the steering. Oldsmobile Cutlass models, over the years, have mostly included a power assisted rack and pinion steering which has improved steering effort and feel. These can be hydraulic which involves use of the fluids pressurized for helping in the movement or the electrical ones with the similar qualities. Straight gears are always more efficient but helical gears can be used though it has its demerits such as higher wear factor. Problems might occur with the Steering Rack such as rupture of the seals or parts that have worn out thus requiring a change. Altogether, the Steering Rack plays a vital role in the steering activity of the Oldsmobile Cutlass hence providing a smooth riding system.

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Oldsmobile Cutlass Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How is the steering gear maintained and adjusted for optimal performance on Oldsmobile Cutlass?
A: The lubricant is used in the Rack And Pinion for the lifetime and in the event the gear is not overhauled due to a leakage, refilling is not necessary. For problems relative to lost motion, slackness, and vibration associated with the Rack And Pinion, consult the following steps: Turn off the car at the battery by removing the ground cable from the battery terminal. Subsequently, unscrew the nut from the Pitman arm and note the orientation of the created gap with regard to the Pitman shaft; thereafter by applying a suitable extract pull the arm out. Unscrew and loosen the adjuster plug locknut on the Rack And Pinion by turning it anticlockwise a quarter turn. Pull out the horn button or horn shroud and exercise the wheel to lock to the left and rotate half way to the right. A ¾ inch socket should be used on the centre nut of the Steering Wheel and measure the bearing drag in Newtons using a torque wrench or spring balance as the wheel is rotated through the arc of 90 degrees; the drag here is the magneto thrust bearing preload to the standard value. Turning the adjuster plug either in or out of the adjusting stud changes the preload and then the lock-nut must be tightened. If there is any vibratory feeling when the steering wheel is being rotated it suggests bad or worn bearings. Jam on the steering from lock to lock and count the number of turns and then make a turn of the Rack And Pinion equal to half that count to align the Rack And Pinion. Release the lash adjuster screw locknut and rotate the screw clockwise to get rid of all lash between the ball nut and the Pitman shaft sector teeth and tight up the locknut to the specified torque setting. Finally check the 'over-center' preload while the wheel is in its centered position and the highest torque reading should be recorded and compared with the torque specifications noted earlier. If it is necessary, slightly loosen the angle of the lash adjuster screw; replace the Pitman arm and the horn cover back, reconnect the ground terminal of battery.