OEM 2010 Chevrolet Camaro Rack And Pinion

2010 Chevrolet Camaro Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A: To replace the Rack And Pinion one first secure the Steering Wheel in the straight-ahead position by means of the steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock or a strap to avoid rotation to protect the sir system from damage. Secure the Steering Wheel, raise and support the vehicle followed by removing the front tire and wheel assemblies. It should have drain pans underneath the vehicle, and the power steering inlet and outlet hoses need to be disconnected without starting motor, plugging, or capping all openings to prevent contamination. Disconnect the power steering Rack And Pinion inlet hose from the Rack And Pinion and cap it off and so with the outlet hose. Then disconnect the two outer tie rods from the steering knuckles, the intermediate Steering Shaft from the Rack And Pinion pinion shafts, and also from the driver's side, a wheel speed sensor connector. Remove the lower Control Arm bolt (5) on the front of the vehicle. Push the front suspension back toward the rear of the vehicle. For the Rack And Pinion, remove the 4 bolts (1, 2, 3, 4) and disconnect the front lower Control Arm from the Steering Knuckle. Take out the Rack And Pinion from the car via the front wheel house. In the case of installation, see to it that the Rack And Pinion is at the straight-ahead position, and place it on the front frame, installing the four bolts, (1, 2, 3, 4), but don't tighten them yet. Tighten the bolts in the following sequence, until the total distance is 50 nm (37 lb ft), and thereafter 120 degrees. Join the front lower Control Arm to the Steering Knuckle, front wheel speed sensor connector, and intermediate Steering Shaft to Rack And Pinion pinion shaft. Attach the two outer tie rod ends to the respective steering knuckles. Pull off the cap of the power steering Rack And Pinion hose, let the fluid flow for a while and then cover the end with your finger and wrap around it quickly and connect it to the Rack And Pinion. Do the same for the power steering Rack And Pinion inlet hose. Drain any extra power steering liquid, remove the drain containers, and reassemble the front tire and wheels. Fill the power steering fluid reservoir, turn the Steering Wheel from stop to stop 12 times with the key set to on and engine off, apply the park brake and support the front of the vehicle on a jack stands and raise the center of the front wheels about 61 cm (24 in.) off the ground. Lower the rear of the vehicle on the ground, bleed the power steering system, measure and adjust the front toe and then lower the car.