OEM 2010 Chevrolet Aveo Rack And Pinion

2010 Chevrolet Aveo Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on 2010 Chevrolet Aveo?

  A: To replace the Rack And Pinion, first straighten the tires by turning the Steering Wheel and taking off the intermediate shaft and the front tire and wheel assemblies. Drain out the power steering fluid from the Rack And Pinion, disconnect the Rack And Pinion inlet and outlet pipe fittings as well as the outer tie rod hex nuts. Next, take off the ball joint hex nuts and take off the stabilizer shaft from the knuckle and take away the stabilizer shaft link assembly craigslist. Remove the cross member by removing nuts and bolts that fasten it to the underbody, and the Rack And Pinion assembly with the Rack And Pinion retaining bracket nuts. To install, tighten the Rack And Pinion retaining bracket nuts on to secure the Rack And Pinion assembly with the help of 50 nm (37 lb ft). Replace the cross member and tighten its nuts and bolts to 150 nm (111 lb ft). Reconnect the ball joint hex nuts and stabilizer shaft to the knuckles by tightening the ball joint hex nuts to 45 nm (33 lb ft) and the stabilizer shaft bolts to 45 nm (33 lb ft). Install the outer tie rod hex nuts to 45 nm (33 lb ft) and attach Rack And Pinion inlet and outlet pipe fittings to 22 nm (16 lb ft). Replace the front tire and wheel assemblies, top up with power steering flush that is gm spec. No. 9985010 or equivalent and then install the intermediate shaft. Lastly, check the vehicle, measure the alignment of the wheels and adjust the toe of the front wheel if needed.