OEM 2000 Chevrolet Venture Rack And Pinion

2000 Chevrolet Venture Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion steering gear on 2000 Chevrolet Venture?

  A: Before starting gear replacement follow these steps: position the Steering Shaft at twelve o'clock block tooth and ensure wheel alignment forward while placing the ignition switch in the lock position. First lift the vehicle then support it from underneath. Start by removing the stabilizer shaft before disconnecting tie rod ends from steering knuckles. After extracting the steering intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion position the frame using a utility stand for support. Posterior frame bolts require disposal during this step but frame lowering must be brief to prevent damage to engine system parts. Begin by lowering the frame and powertrain using a utility stand and remove three components from the Rack And Pinion including the Rack And Pinion heat shield and cooler pipe and pressure hose. Begin by taking out Rack And Pinion bolts and nuts before pulling the gear out through the left opening of the vehicle's wheel. To install the new Rack And Pinion position it through the left side wheel opening to the frame while bolting it down using clean rust-free hardware which must develop 2 nm torque before the completion of seating. If not, replace them. Attach the pressure hose and cooler pipe now while securing the cooler pipe with its retaining clip. Follow up by torquing the Rack And Pinion nuts to 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.). Raise the frame and powertrain with the utility stand while also reinstalling the heat shield. Next install new frame rear bolts. Start by detaching the utility stand and reconnect the steering intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion before uniting both tie rod ends with steering knuckles and stabilizer shaft. Complete power steering system filling while bleeding air from the system prior to leak inspection followed by necessary toe adjustment.