GM 26047207 Gear Kit,Steering (Partial)(Remanufacture)

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Before the removal of the rack and pinion assembly, make sure the cable is disconnected from the negative terminal of the battery and that in case of Theft lock audio system check and make sure the lockout feature is switched off. Models with the 3.4L V6 engine require the air cleaner and duct assembly to be taken out. Remove the front wheel nuts, lift the vehicle off the ground with the jack and place jackstands, engage the parking brake; block the rear wheels. Both front wheels, and right side engine splash shield shall be removed in case of having 3.4L V6 engine. Pin the steering wheel in the straight ahead position, with the upper steering shaft assembly wide spline positioned at the 12 o clock position and ignition switch in the lock position to avoid the air bag damage. At the end of the steering column, unbolt the boot and take time to reveal the flange and steering coupler assembly then proceed to marking the coupler and steering column shaft, remove the pinch bolt to leave the steering column hanging free from the power steering input shaft. Disconnect the electrical connection of power steering idle speed switch and in the models equipped with the 3.4L V6 engine-remove the exhaust engine pipe and catalytic converter. Disconnect the tie-rod ends from the steering arms and position the rear of the subframe assembly on a jack and remove rear bolts and while undoing the front bolts slightly lower the rear of around five inches down. First of remove the heat shield from the rack and pinion and then the use of screw driver unscrew the fluid pipe clip from the rack. Place the drain pan beneath the vehicle, remove the pressure and return hoses to the rack and pinion, and plug such connections so as not to lose the fluids. Disconnect the through-bolts and nuts securing the rack and pinion, and then raise the rack and pinion out of the mounts and manoeuvre it through the left side wheel opening. For installation, pass the rack and pinion assembly through the left wheel opening and place it in position in the mounts as shown in Fig.7-4-11, then engage the through-bolts and nuts and tighten. Extend the pressure and return lines to the rack and pinion where you can bolt the line retainer; next bolt on the heat shield. Lift up the subframe and position it properly, bolt it securely, fasten the nuts on the connecting ends of the tie rod and steering arm and fit new cotters. In the case where the exhaust system was taken off, fit it back as needed. Also focus the conical cap of the rack and pinion onto the coupler groove of the steering column shaft, and screw the coupler and tighten the pinch bolt kindly such that the shaft fits. Put in the front wheels, then lower the car and torque the lug nuts. Connect the negative battery cable tighten the hose connecting the power steering pump to the reservoir, fill the p/s pump with the correct fluid, bleed the system and check fluid level for leaks. Last but not the least have the front end alignment checked by a dealer service department or an alignment shop.

The procedure is similar to that described previously for the manual type.

After adjusting the lash adjuster screw position if necessary, reinstall the Pitman arm and horn shroud, and reconnect the battery ground cable.

Finally, reinstall the Pitman arm and reconnect the battery ground cable along with the coupling shield if it was removed.