OEM 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Rack And Pinion

2003 Chevrolet Cavalier Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front Rack and Pinion in a manual transmission on 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: To remove the power steering Rack And Pinion on a manual transmission vehicle, lift your vehicle up using the hoist and remove the wheels and tires. Drain the power steering fluid and remove the power steering hoses from the power steering Rack And Pinion, followed by the removal of tie rod ends from the steering knuckles and the lower pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft. Support the front suspension crossmember using an appropriate jack stand, remove the brake pipes from the retainers of the front suspension support. Next, unscrew front suspension crossmember mounting bolts and lower the front suspension crossmember to access the power steering Rack And Pinion. Relocate the power steering Rack And Pinion mounting bolts and remove the power steering Rack And Pinion from the front suspension cross member. For installation, set the power steering Rack And Pinion on the front suspension crossmember and tighten the power steering Rack And Pinion mounting bolts by hand. Raise the front suspension crossmember back into position and replace the front suspension crossmember mounting bolts. Clench the left back outboard bolt and right back outboard bolt and rear inboard bolts to 110 n.m (71 lb ft), and power steering Rack And Pinion pillar to 120 n.m (89 lb ft). Reinstall the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate shaft, the brake pipes onto the retainers on the front suspension crossmember, and tie rods onto the steering knuckles. Reconnect power steering hoses to the power steering Rack And Pinion, reinstall tires and wheels, bleed the power steering system, and align front wheels.