OEM 2006 Buick Rainier Rack And Pinion

2006 Buick Rainier Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion on 2006 Buick Rainier?

  A: Start the Rack And Pinion replacement by elevating the vehicle and placing a drain pan beneath it. Proceed by removing tires and wheels followed by removing the outer tie rod nuts. The steering linkage and tie rod puller (part number J24319-B) aims to remove the outer tie rods from their attachment on steering knuckles. Time to disconnect the Rack And Pinion crossmember then unfasten the lower intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion assembly. Remove the Rack And Pinion retaining bolt from the hose assembly then take the assembly away from the Rack And Pinion. After supporting the Rack And Pinion remove its mounting bolts to pull the rack from the vehicle. Push the outer tie rods into place afterward before setting the Rack And Pinion into position inside the vehicle while tightening the mounting bolts to 110 nm (81 ft. Lbs.). After removing the support from the Rack And Pinion you need to install the Power Steering Hose assembly to the rack before securing it to its retaining bolt while tightening it to 12 nm (106 inch lbs.). Lower the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion while placing the Rack And Pinion crossmember back inside the vehicle with the outer tie rods securely held by 60 nm (44 ft. Lbs.) retaining nuts attached to the steering knuckles. The repair ends by reattaching tires and wheels then taking out the drain pan and lowering the vehicle before finishing power steering system bleeding. Periodic adjustment of front toe settings becomes necessary when replacing either the tie rod end or Rack And Pinion.