OEM 2008 Cadillac XLR Rack And Pinion

2008 Cadillac XLR Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion steering gear on 2008 Cadillac XLR?

  A: Vehicle elevation starts with support systems to perform a Rack And Pinion replacement. Begin by removing the tires and wheels followed by removing tie rod ends from steering knuckles and intermediate shaft from the power steering Rack And Pinion. The power steering procedure starts by taking away the stabilizer shaft until you reach the power steering pressure and return hoses located on the power steering Rack And Pinion followed by the power steering line hold-downs from the crossmember. Disconnect first the bpmv bracket before the two front crossmember mounting nuts. Twist the hand tools against the two rear crossmember mounting nuts (10 mm) just enough to prevent their removal. Conduct this operation by first removing the height sensor arm from the Control Arm while using a utility stand to keep the front section of the crossmember in position. New leaf spring compressor j 33432-a enables spring compression to provide sufficient clearance for removing the Rack And Pinion. The following steps are necessary for removal: disconnect lower shock mounting bolts and brake pipe brackets for left front caliper and remove plastic hold-down for right front brake pipe. Route the power steering Rack And Pinion through the left wheelhouse opening by removing the mounting bolts and nuts then carefully navigating past the brake lines from the vehicle. Install the power steering Rack And Pinion by placing it through the left wheelhouse opening then bolt it to its mounting points and torque the nuts to 100 n.m (74 lb ft). After the lower shock mounting bolts are in position lift the crossmember with a utility stand before removing j 33432-a. Finish installation by tightening all crossmember mounting nuts up to 110 n.m (81 lb ft) while using hand tools. Fasten in place both the left front brake caliper's brake pipe bracket and the right front brake pipe's plastic bracket. Place the brake bpmv bracket in position followed by connecting the power steering pressure hose along with the return hose to the power steering Rack And Pinion. Tighten all fittings to 27 n.m (20 lb ft). Secure the power steering hold-downs to the crossmember then to the stabilizer shaft before connecting the intermediate shaft with the power steering Rack And Pinion. Next reconnect the height sensor arm to its Control Arm position while restoring tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. The final task includes tire and wheel setup followed by vehicle lowering then bleeding the power steering system and performing front wheel toe adjustment.