FAQ for Steering Gearbox Repair
Q: What is the proper way to adjust the rack and pinion gear rack bearing preload-off vehicle (magnasteer)?
A:
The proper way is to loosen the adjuster plug lock nut, turn the adjuster plug clockwise until the adjuster plug bottoms in the gear assembly, turn the adjuster plug back 50 degrees to 70 degrees, and install the adjuster plug lock nut.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the power steering gear heat shield?
A:
The proper way is to install the power steering gear heat shield, the power steering gear heat shield mounting bolts, the electrical harness clip, and the stabilizer shaft links.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to remove the power steering gear heat shield?
A:
The proper way is to remove the stabilizer shaft links, the electrical harness clip, the power steering gear heat shield mounting bolts, and the power steering gear heat shield.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the rack and pinion boot-on vehicle?
A:
The proper way is to install the rack and pinion boot, a new rack and pinion boot clamp, the tie rod end clamp, the outer tie rod, and the tire and wheel.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required in the replacement of the power steering gear?
A:
The tools required include J 42640 Steering Column Antirotation Pin and J 24319-B Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the steering gear cylinder pipe assemblies/O-Ring seals?
A:
The procedure is to remove both cylinder line assemblies from the rack and pinion gear assembly, and the O-ring seals from the valve end of the line.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to remove the rack and pinion boot-on vehicle?
A:
The proper way is to remove the tire and wheel, the outer tie rod, the tie rod end clamp, the rack and pinion boot clamp, and the rack and pinion boot.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the steering gear cylinder pipe assemblies/O-Ring seals?
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The procedure is to install the new O-ring seals to the valve end of the cylinder lines, and the cylinder line assemblies to the gear assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What kind of tools will be required in the replacement of the rack and pinion boot and breather tube-off vehicle?
A:
The tools required include J22610 Keystone Clamp Pliers.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed while removing the rack and pinion boot and breather tube-off vehicle?
A:
If a breather tube is present, you shall mark the location of the breather tube on the gear assembly before the removal of the rack and pinion boot.
By BobGM Specialist
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