OEM 2000 Chevrolet Metro Rack And Pinion

2000 Chevrolet Metro Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Service and Repair the Rack and Pinion Manual Steering Gear on 2000 Chevrolet Metro?

  A: Start Rack And Pinion repair by extracting the component from the vehicle then making a notation of the outer tie rod end locknut placement on the inner tie rod threads. You must loosen the outer two tie rod end locknuts before taking off the two outer tie rod ends from the inner rod connections. Start by removing first the retaining clamps (1,2) and boots from the inner tie rods before unstaking the ball nut to extract the inner tie rods from the rack. Proper cleaning solution dissolves all steering Rack And Pinion parts before removing the pinion seal. Use pinion socket (J34871-A) to check the condition of the pinion oil seal before inspecting steering rack boots for wear or deterioration or tears and planning for replacements if needed. Check the dust seal for wear like the other components and replace it if damage occurs. Use a torque wrench to determine the pinion's rotational strength. Measure the torque of the pinion using a torque wrench which should fall within 1.0 - 1.58 nm (9.0 - 12.96 inch lbs.). Rack And Pinion replacement is necessary when the resistance measurement exceeds specification. Dust seal replacement necessitates inside application of chassis grease gm p/n 12377985 followed by ball stud installation. Fit two new inner tie rods to the rack by torquing ball nuts to 70 nm (51 ft. Lbs.) while using the staking tool to create 24 mm (0.95 inch) flat spot separation. The inside of each outer boot requires Rack And Pinion lubricant gm p/n 1052182 or equivalent before the boots should be placed on the steering rack housing grooves and inner tie rods. Secure the outer boot clamps. Use the service boot clamp installer (J22610) to secure new inner boot clamps while maintaining proper boot orientation and secure fasteners. The marked position on the new inner tie rod will receive measurements taken from the previous inner rod. Next place the outer rod end locknuts to these marks on the inner rod thread before attaching outer rod ends to inner rods and reinstalling the Rack And Pinion device in the vehicle.