FAQ for Steering Gearbox Repair
Q: How do you install the steering gear component?
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You can install the pinion lock nut, install the adjustment nut and its lock nut and install the tie rod.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the steering gear cylinder pipe seals?
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The procedure is to siphon the power steering fluid from the fluid reservoir, disconnect and remove the steering gear cylinder pipes at the rack and pinion housing and remove the O-ring seals from the housing.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the rack and pinion assembly by connecting the steering gear retaining bracket nuts?
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You can tighten the steering gear retaining bracket nuts to 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the first step for installing the steering gear cylinder pipe seals?
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The first step is to install new O-rings onto the cylinder pipes.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque when installing the cross member by tightening the nuts and bolts to the underbody?
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You can tighten the cross member by tightening the nuts and bolts to the underbody to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should you remove while holding the stub shaft with a wrench?
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You should remove the locknut from the pinion.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should you be sure of when the valve and pinion assembly is fully seated in the housing?
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You should be sure the notch in the stub shaft and the mark on the housing line up.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How do you replace the rack and pinion steering gear?
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You can remove the following: the tie rod, the rack bearing, the pinion shaft ball bearing, the sir clip from the rack gear housing, the rack gear and stopper, and the rack gear stopper.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should you be sure of after adjustment?
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You should be sure to check the return ability of the steering wheel to the center position after adjustment.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should you be sure of after the adjustment?
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You should be sure to check the returnability of the steering wheel to the center after the adjustment.
By BobGM Specialist
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