OEM 2003 Cadillac CTS Rack And Pinion

2003 Cadillac CTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion on a right-hand drive on 2003 Cadillac CTS?

  A: A right-hand drive power steering Rack And Pinion replacement requires starting with the installation of Steering Column anti-rotation pin part number j 42640 on the Steering Column. Raise the vehicle for support before removing all front tires and wheels combined with the front air deflector. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion stub shaft to stop damage to both components that could result in steering control loss. Turning the Steering Column into the lock position and aligning wheel fronts straight ahead is necessary before removing the intermediate shaft or Steering Column connections to prevent coil assembly damage. Drain the intermediate shaft from the power steering Rack And Pinion by removing its lower pinch bolt. For detachment of the outer tie rod from steering knuckles use the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) together with the removal of outer tie rod retaining nuts. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the power steering Rack And Pinion before disconnecting its variable effort steering electrical connector when needed. Begin by installing a drain pan under the vehicle then remove both power steering Rack And Pinion pressure and return hoses followed by the power steering return hose retaining bolt before removing the power steering Rack And Pinion mounting bolts. To install a new power steering Rack And Pinion use the right wheel opening to pull the unit while also transferring the outer tie rods when replacing the power steering Rack And Pinion. To install the power steering Rack And Pinion, steer it into the left wheel opening then secure the mounting bolts at 95 nm (70 ft. Lbs.). The power steering return hose must be connected to the Rack And Pinion retaining bolt after you torque it to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.). Next, install the stabilizer shaft by using new seals on power steering pressure and return lines. Tighten all power steering Rack And Pinion pressure and return hoses to the Rack And Pinion assembly at 30 nm torque rating (22 ft. Lbs.). The outer tie rod end should be installed onto the steering knuckles and secured with outer tie rod nuts tightened to 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.). If equipped, reattach the variable effort steering electrical connector. Relocate the power steering Rack And Pinion intermediate shaft before installing and securing the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt with 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.) torque. After bleeding the power steering system and adjusting front toe wrap up by installing the front air deflector along with tires and wheels then lower the vehicle and remove the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640).