OEM 2010 Cadillac STS Rack And Pinion

2010 Cadillac STS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion on 2010 Cadillac STS?

  A: Employ the j 42640 - pin to lock the Steering Wheel at the straight-ahead position before Rack And Pinion replacement to protect the sir system from damage. Support the vehicle while elevating it then proceed to take off the front tire and wheel assemblies. First disconnect the front air deflector and then remove the left side engine splash shield for direct access to the Rack And Pinion. First disconnect the power steering Rack And Pinion by taking out the lower pinch bolt and variable effort steering harness connector. Detach the outer tie rod retaining nuts then apply j 24319-b - puller to disengage the outer tie rod from steering knuckles. Place a drain pan underneath the vehicle and unscrew the power steering hoses retaining bolt followed by removing the hoses themselves. You must support the front differential housing and release the right engine mount nut and elevate the differential housing to clear the Rack And Pinion bolt when the vehicle has awd. First remove the power steering Rack And Pinion mounting bolts then disconnect the left brake pipe and plug it before moving it away from the vehicle when you remove the nut and bolt that secure the rear part of the left front lower Control Arm to the frame but only perform these procedures if the vehicle has both the 4.6l v8 (LH2) engine and awd system. You can pull out the power steering Rack And Pinion by using the left wheel opening. Reinstall the left brake pipe with a torque of 27 nm (20 lb ft) to the brake hose then tighten the lower Control Arm nut to 135 nm (96 lb ft) while the vehicle sits at its standard ride height. Install the power steering Rack And Pinion by tightening its retaining bolts to 180 nm (133 lb ft) then lower the differential housing and tighten the right lower engine mount to frame nut to 80 nm (59 lb ft). The power steering hoses receive reinstatement followed by a retaining bolt torque setting of 23 nm (17 lb ft). Ultimately install the outer tie rod then tighten the nuts to 70 nm (52 lb ft) before reconnecting the variable effort steering harness connector and the intermediate shaft to the power steering Rack And Pinion and finally tightening the lower pinch bolt to 50 nm (37 lb ft). Reinstall the left side engine splash shield followed by tire and wheel assemblies and the front air deflector if you had to remove them. Lower the vehicle to get access to remove the j 42640 - pin while bleeding the power steering system and adjusting front toe alignment.