OEM 2005 Buick Rendezvous Rack And Pinion

2005 Buick Rendezvous Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion steering gear on 2005 Buick Rendezvous?

  A: The Rack And Pinion replacement process begins by lifting the car then supporting it before removing both front wheels and stabilizer shaft. Begin by disconnecting tie rod ends linked to steering knuckles with the goal to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion stub shaft base to avoid any potential damage. A proper alignment becomes impossible without first locking the Steering Column and maintaining wheel direction at straight ahead before you disconnect the Steering Column or intermediate shaft. After putting the frame on a utility stand users must remove the frame rear bolts before carefully lowering the powertrain and frame unit to ensure engine components stay safe from damage. Start by removing the Rack And Pinion heat shield followed by disconnecting the pressure hose and cooler pipe. Then remove Rack And Pinion nuts and bolts according to the vehicle's fwd or awd configuration. To access the Rack And Pinion you need to remove it by the left wheel opening and after replacement remove both outer tie rods and the jam nut. Begin gear replacement by installing first the jam nut and outer Tie Rod End followed by placing the Rack And Pinion inside the frame from left wheel opening. When installing Rack And Pinion hardware on awd vehicles secure the right bolt with a torque of 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.) while checking for clean fasteners and proper prevailing torque specifications; otherwise, replace them. Mount the Rack And Pinion nuts and bolts on fwd units and secure them with a torque of 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.). Reintegrate the Rack And Pinion cooler pipe to the pressure hose before putting the heat shield back in place. Next step involves using the utility stand to lift the vehicle's frame powertrain before installing frame rear bolts and taking out the stand. After bolting the stabilizer shaft in place you should install the front wheels along with the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles before reconnecting the intermediate steering shaft to the Rack And Pinion. Inspect the toe by lowering the vehicle while bleeding the Rack And Pinion system before performing any required adjustments.