OEM 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Rack And Pinion

2008 Chevrolet Corvette Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on 2008 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: A vehicle needs to be elevated and supported before drivers remove the tires and wheels. The first step is to detach the tie rod ends from steering knuckles and the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion. First disconnect the power steering pressure and return hoses from the Rack And Pinion and the stabilizer shaft. Remove the power steering line hold-downs from the crossmember. Begin by taking off the brake pressure modulator valve bracket followed by the two front crossmember mounting nuts. Crank the wrench to 10 mm to loosen both rear crossmember mounting nuts. Legitimately disconnect the height sensor arm from the Control Arm and suspend the crossmember's front edge using a utility stand for support. You must compress the coil spring using the leaf spring compressor (J 33432-A) to lower the crossmember to suitable gear removal position. Disassemble the lower shock mounting bolts in addition to the left front brake caliper brake pipe bracket and right front brake pipe plastic retention bracket. First remove the Rack And Pinion mounting bolts and nuts. Afterward wrap the Rack And Pinion around the brake lines and guide it through the left wheelhouse opening of the vehicle. By replacing the crossmember-to-Rack And Pinion insulators you should install the Rack And Pinion through the left wheelhouse opening for z06 applications. Secure the Rack And Pinion mounting bolts with its corresponding nuts and torques them to 100 n.m (74 lb ft). First reinstall the lower shock mounting bolts then elevate the crossmember with a utility stand and finally remove the leaf spring compressor (J 33432-A). Use hand tools when installing and tightening all crossmember mounting nuts to a torque of 110 n.m (81 lb ft). Reattach the brake pipe bracket installed at the left front brake caliper and replace the plastic brake pipe hold-down which secures the right front brake pipe. Install the brake bpmv bracket first then tighten the power steering pressure hose and return hose fittings to 27 n.m (20 lb ft) and 27 n.m (29 lb ft) respectively before completing the installation. After repositioning to the crossmember and stabilizer shaft, install the power steering hold-downs while connecting the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion. Put the height sensor arm on the Control Arm then put the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles back together. After installing the tires and wheels on the ground you should lower the car then bleed the power steering system before making front wheel toe adjustments.