OEM 2008 Cadillac CTS Rack And Pinion

2008 Cadillac CTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front rack and pinion with all-wheel drive on 2008 Cadillac CTS?

  A: Begin the Rack And Pinion to all-wheel drive conversion by installing the engine support fixture first. You should eliminate the front air deflector and position drain pans underneath the vehicle when needed. Disassemble the lower intermediate Steering Shaft from the Rack And Pinion before disconnecting both steering linkage outer tie rods from the steering knuckles and lower control arms from the steering knuckles. After removing the power steering inlet pipe bracket bolt you must separate all fasteners connecting the power steering inlet and outlet hoses to the frame before disconnecting these hoses from the Rack And Pinion. To begin install the vehicle on a hoist and adjust jackstands beneath the front frame. Next remove all engine mount bolts from both the left and right sides and disconnect electrical harnesses from the front frame. Finally disconnect the power steering Rack And Pinion solenoid electrical connector. Lift the vehicle onto the hoist at a controlled pace until enough clearance exists for bolt removal of the Rack And Pinion and its separation from the front frame. The installation requires positioning the Rack And Pinion in front of the frame before tightening Rack And Pinion bolts to 60 n.m with an 80-degree torques specification (44 lb ft). Lower the vehicle while maintaining the front frame's alignment with engine mounts then begin tightening the engine mount bolts manually followed by front frame bolt installation. Reconnect all electrical harnesses to the front frame before you finish by securing the power steering Rack And Pinion solenoid electrical connector and torquing the engine mount bolts. After removing jackstands, connect the power steering Rack And Pinion inlet and outlet hoses to the Rack And Pinion then install the power steering Rack And Pinion inlet pipe bracket bolt while tightening it to 22.5 n.m (17 lb ft). The process includes mounting the lower control arms onto steering knuckles as well as connecting steering linkage outer tie rods to steering knuckles and reattaching the lower intermediate Steering Shaft to the Rack And Pinion. After clearing excessive fluid from the vehicle install the front air deflector before removing the engine support fixture. To complete the process you must fill the power steering system and perform a bleeding procedure before managing the front toe alignment.