GM 25956924
Steering Gear

Rack And Pinion replacement operations must start with Steering Wheel immobilization to stop accessory rotation using an anti-rotation pin, steering column lock or a secure mount to shield the sir system from damage. Start by securing the Steering Wheel before removing the front tires and wheels assemblies then disconnect the intermediate Steering Shaft by removing its bolt for disposal. Puller (J 24319-B) helps separate outer tie rod ends from steering knuckles by removing both Rack And Pinion outer tie rod end nuts without using a wedge type tool. The Rack And Pinion's extraction process proceeds by starting with bolt removal from the Rack And Pinion and transmission rear mount before pulling the gear out through the left wheelhouse opening. Return the Rack And Pinion through the left wheelhouse opening before installing new Rack And Pinion bolts at 110 nm (81 lb ft) torque setting and reinstalling the transmission rear mount. The intermediate Steering Shaft requires a new bolt which should receive a torque setting of 34 nm (25 lb ft) before attaching the Rack And Pinion outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles using new nuts that reach 25 nm (18 lb ft) while being torqued an additional 90 degrees. After reinstalling front tires and wheels adjust the front wheel alignment toe reading. Steering angle sensor calibration must be performed on vehicles with rpo jl4.

Position the steering gear back into the frame through the left-hand wheel opening and install the steering gear bolts, tightening them to 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.).

Install the steering gear to the frame through the LH wheel opening.

Extract the steering gear from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.

Remove the front tire/wheel assemblies.

Utilize the Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller (J24319-B) to separate the outer tie rods from the steering knuckles.