OEM 2000 Cadillac DeVille Rack And Pinion

2000 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion on 2000 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: To change to the Rack And Pinion have the vehicle wheels pointing straight and the Steering Column locked by removing the vehicle's ignition key from the lock cylinder. First, remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and the lower coupling of the intermediate shaft. Take the car off the ground and take out the rear transaxle mount. It beats all common sense to support the frame appropriately prior to partially lowering the latter so that the latter is not lowered beyond the extent required for allowing access of the Rack And Pinion. Butterflies the pressure and return pipes (1,2) from the Rack And Pinion, then the electrical connector. Take out the Rack And Pinion attaching bolts and remove the Rack And Pinion assembly. For installation, it is best to keep the Rack And Pinion assembly back in place but to ensure that the Rack And Pinion bolts are installed and tighten them at 120 nm (89 ft. Lbs.). Connect the Rack And Pinion to the electrical connector and mount the pressure and return lines (1,2) to the Rack And Pinion with a torque of 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). Install the heat shield and bolts, tightening them to a 10 nm (7 ft. Lbs.), and reinstall the rear transmission mount. Decrease the vehicle and connect the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion and tighten the pinch bolt to 45 nm (33 ft.lbs). Finally, fill and bleed the power steering system.