2009 Cadillac XLR Steering Gearbox

First, install the power steering gear into the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening. Next, install the power steering gear mounting bolts/nuts and tighten to 100 Nm. After that install the lower shock mounting bolts, and the cross-member mounting nuts. Install the brake pipe bracket for the left front brake caliper to the cross-member, install the BPMV bracket the power steering pressure hose and tighten to 27 Nm. Next, install the power steering hold-down cross-member, connect the intermediate shaft to the power steering gear and connect the height sensor arm to the control arm. Connect the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles and bleed the power steering system.

Install the inner tie rod to the rack and pinion. Next, install a torque wrench to the J 34028 to tighten the inner tie rod. Next, tighten the inner tie rod to 100 Nm and install the rack/pinion boot. Install the tire/wheel assembly to the vehicle and remove the safety stands.