OEM 2009 Cadillac STS Rack And Pinion

2009 Cadillac STS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on 2009 Cadillac STS?

  A: Secure the Steering Wheel into straight-ahead position using the j 42640 - pin to stop wheel rotation before proceeding with sir system damage prevention. The vehicle needs lifting for support along with removal of front tires and wheel assemblies. To repair the Rack And Pinion the technician will begin by eliminating both the front air deflector and then moving on to left side engine splash shield removal. The power steering operation requires disconnecting the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt and intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion as well as the variable effort steering harness connector. Use j 24319-b - puller to separate the outer tie rod from steering knuckles by removing its retaining nuts. A vehicle drain pan goes underneath as maintenance workers unfasten the power steering hoses retaining bolt then proceed with hose removal. The front differential housing requires support at its bottom while you untighten the right Engine Mount nut and lift the housing up to clear the Rack And Pinion bolt. Start by removing power steering Rack And Pinion mounting bolts and if your vehicle uses the 4.6l v8 (LH2) engine and awd you must disconnect the left brake pipe then plug it before detaching the frame bolt from the rear of the left front lower Control Arm. Guide the Rack And Pinion through the left opening of the wheel to perform its removal. Position the Rack And Pinion through the left wheel opening prior to connecting the left brake hose to the brake pipe at 27 nm torque (20 lb foot) then install the left front lower Control Arm frame bolt and tighten the Control Arm nut to 135 nm (96 lb foot) at vehicle's normal ride height. After installation, fasten the Rack And Pinion retaining bolts with a torque setting of 180 nm (133 lb ft). For awd-equipped vehicles decrease the differential housing before mounting the right lower Engine Mount to frame nut using 80 nm (59 lb ft) torque then remove support from beneath the differential housing. After installing the power steering hoses you should tighten the retaining bolt to 23 nm (17 lb ft). The work sequence includes these steps: install the outer tie rod into the steering knuckles and torque the nuts to 70 nm (52 lb ft), then connect the variable effort steering harness and reconnect the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion with the lower pinch bolt torqued to 50 nm (37 lb ft). After completing the left engine splash shield installation return the wheel assembly along with the tire and if needed the front air deflector. After draining the vehicle users should remove j 42640 pin then bleed the power steering system before adjusting front toe.