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OEM (Genuine) 2004 Cadillac XLR Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture)
PartNumber: 19330445
Product Specifications- Notes: Xlr
- Other Names: Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Item Dimensions: 51.2 x 6.4 x 10.8 inches
- Item Weight: 24.10 Pounds
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Replaces: 88964583, 88952522
- Part Description: Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture)
FAQ for Steering Gearbox Repair
Q: What's the adjustment procedure for the rack and pinion gear rack bearing preload?
A:
The adjustment procedure 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 (approximately one flat), install the adjuster plug lock nut to the adjuster plug.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the installation procedure for the rack and pinion boot?
A:
The installation procedure is to install the new boot clamp onto the rack and pinion boot, apply grease to the inner rod and apply grease to the gear assembly before the boot installation, install the boot onto the inner tie rod assembly, install the boot onto the gear assembly until the boot is seated in the gear assembly groove, install the boot clamp, crimp the boot clam, install the tie rod end clamp, the jam nut, and the outer tie rod.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the recommended torque for the adjuster plug lock nut?
A:
The recommended torque is 68 N.m (50 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the disassembly procedure for the steering gear cylinder pipe assemblies?
A:
The disassembly procedure is to loosen both cylinder line fittings on the cylinder end of the gear assembly and both fittings on the cylinder line assemblies at the valve end of the gear assembly, remove both cylinder line assemblies from the rack and pinion gear assembly, remove the O-ring seals from the valve end of the line and discard them.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the recommended torque for the power steering gear mounting nuts?
A:
The recommended torque is 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How do you remove the rack and pinion boot?
A:
You can remove the outer tie rod, remove the nut from the inner tie rod assembly, remove the tie rod clamp, use side cutters to remove the boot clamp, discard the boot clamp, then remove the rack and pinion boot.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What should be done before rack and pinion boot installation?
A:
You will need to apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and the rack and pinion gear assembly.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the recommended torque for the cross-member mounting nuts?
A:
The recommended torque is 110 N.m (81 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the assembly procedure for the steering gear cylinder pipe assemblies?
A:
The assembly procedure is to inspect the cylinder lines for cracks, dents, and damage to the threads, replace the parts as needed, then install the new O-ring seals to the valve end of the cylinder lines.
By Bob
GM Specialist
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