OEM 2005 Chevrolet Venture Rack And Pinion

2005 Chevrolet Venture Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion steering gear on 2005 Chevrolet Venture?

  A: Within raising and supporting the vehicle, remove the damper, disconnect the brake and driveshafts, remove wheels and tires. The stabilizer shaft, tie rod ends from the steering knuckles, and the steering intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion should be disconnected. Use a utility stand to hold the frame up and take the rear bolts off the frame but do not drop the rear too low to cause damage to engine parts. Lower the frame and powertrain using utility stand, then disconnect Rack And Pinion from the power steering cooler pipe and pressure hose. Remove the Rack And Pinion bolts and nuts and pull out the Rack And Pinion by means of the left side wheel opening. For installation, enter the new Rack And Pinion corresponding frame from the left side wheel opening and turn on the Rack And Pinion bolts in a clean and non-rusted condition, with a 2 nm (18 lb in) torque/drag before seating. If not, replace them. Finally, tighten the Rack And Pinion nuts to 80 nm (59 lb ft), connect the Rack And Pinion pressure hose and cooler pipe, tightening both to 27 nm (20 lb ft), and the cooler pipe retaining clip. Lift the frame and powertrain with utility stand, install frame rear bolts, and secure bolt at 165 nm (122 lb ft) torque. Pull out the utility stand, then install steering intermediate shaft, tie rod ends, and stabilizer shafts before placing the vehicle in the ground position. Fill the system, drain it, clean it, bleed off the air, inspect and leak it, and adjust to the toe if necessary.