OEM 2004 Chevrolet Corvette Rack And Pinion

2004 Chevrolet Corvette Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on 2004 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: Replacement of the Rack And Pinion begins by removing the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket followed by hoisting the vehicle and removing tires and wheels. The steering knuckles need their tie rod ends detached before proceeding to unscrew the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt from the Rack And Pinion. After removing the stabilizer shaft from the crossmember you must disconnect both power steering pressure and return hoses from the Rack And Pinion. First remove all electrical connections and brake tubes from the crossmember before removing the Rack And Pinion mounting bolts and nuts. Extract the Rack And Pinion through the left wheelhouse opening by only using hand tools to loosen the four crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 inch) before removing the nuts. Place the Rack And Pinion through the left wheelhouse opening by following these installation steps: install and tighten Rack And Pinion mounting bolts and nuts to 100 nm (74 ft. Lbs.). Start by tightening crossmember mounting nuts to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.) using hand tools alone before reconnecting all brake pipes and electrical connectors to the crossmember. Subsequent steps involve reinstalling power steering pressure and return hoses to the Rack And Pinion followed by stabilizer shaft installation then the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt. After restoring the tie rod ends to their place on steering knuckles install all tires and wheels before lowering the vehicle then reinstall the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. You must complete power steering bleeding then perform front wheel toe adjustment procedures.