2001 Chevrolet Metro Steering Gearbox

The recommended torque is 70 Nm (51 ft. lbs.).

The recommended torque is 43 Nm (32 ft. lbs.).

You need to slide the steering gear slightly to the driver's side, rotate the steering gear to position the pinion gear between the transmission case and the frame rail, slide the steering gear to the passenger's side to slide the left outer tie rod through the frame opening, lower the left side of the steering gear to position the steering gear at an angle of 45 degrees, and remove the steering gear.

You need to pull back the forward section of the driver's side floor carpet, remove the steering shaft coupling cover, loosen the bolt that retains the upper steering shaft coupling, remove the bolt that retains the lower steering shaft coupling, separate the shaft, raise and support the vehicle, remove the front tire and wheel assemblies, the cotter pin and the castle nut, separate the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles, remove the steering gear from the bulkhead, and the steering gear from the vehicle.

You should remove the gearshift control shaft and the extension rod. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, you should remove the rear torque rod bracket from the automatic transmission.