OEM 2002 Cadillac DeVille Rack And Pinion

2002 Cadillac DeVille Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion steering gear on 2002 Cadillac DeVille?

  A: First lock the Steering Column using the j 42640 (Steering Column Antirotation Pin) through the Steering Column access hole to maintain correct steering alignment. Lift the vehicle before you remove its tires and wheels. Begin by removing the outer tie rods retaining nuts followed by using the j 24319-b (Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller) tool to disconnect the outer tie rod from the Steering Knuckle. The intermediate shaft requires removal of its pinch bolt before separation from the Rack And Pinion. First disconnect the variable effort steering electrical connector if present before unscrewing the rear transmission mount upper nuts and the Rack And Pinion heat shield. Drain fluid from below the vehicle before removing power steering pressure and return hose lines from the Rack And Pinion and proceeding with Rack And Pinion mounting bolt removal. Use a jack underneath the frame's rear section and remove its bolts while verifying constant frame support before it lowers enough to reveal the Rack And Pinion. Start by lowering the vehicle's rear frame section then remove the Rack And Pinion assembly on the driver's side including transferred components. After ensuring the Rack And Pinion sits properly in the vehicle, elevate the rear frame section to begin installation steps. Protect the frame by installing mounting bolts that require tightening to 192 nm (142 ft. Lbs.) before applying 75 nm (55 ft. Lbs.) torque to the transmission mount mounting nuts. The Rack And Pinion mounting bolts should be tightened to 95 nm (70 ft. Lbs.) before processing to the power steering pressure and return hoses that require tightening at 27 nm (20 ft. Lbs.). After removing the drain pan reconnect the variable effort steering electrical connector and install the Rack And Pinion heat shield. Fasten the Steering Knuckle-attached outer tie rods using retaining nuts that should reach 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.) before reaching a maximum torque of 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.) with an additional 1/6 turn. Join the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion through the pinch bolt installation followed by tightening to 45 nm (33 ft. Lbs.). To complete the installation you must reinstall tires and wheels before lowering the vehicle and removing j 42640 (Steering Column Antirotation Pin) and bleeding the power steering system followed by front toe adjustment.