OEM 2010 Chevrolet Corvette Rack And Pinion

2010 Chevrolet Corvette Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion steering gear on 2010 Chevrolet Corvette?

  A: To replace the Rack And Pinion you should first make sure that the Steering Wheel is in the straight ahead position by the means of a steering column anti-rotation pin, steering column lock, and a strap prevent rotation, so this would be protecting the sir system from damage. Lift and support the vehicle, and take out the tire and wheel assemblies. Remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles, unplug the intermediate shaft off the power steering Rack And Pinion, and also unplug the stabilizer shaft. Retract the power steering pressure and return hose from the power steering Rack And Pinion, the power steering line hold-downs from the cross member and brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Lift out the two front crossmember mounting nuts and loosen, but do not remove the rear two crossmember mounting nuts (10 mm). Detach the height sensor arm from its Control Arm, and hold the front of the crossmember up with a utility stand. By using the j 33432-a (Leaf Spring Compressor), compress the coil spring to lower the crossmember to the extent that the power steering Rack And Pinion can be removed. Remove the lower shock bolts, the brake pipe bracket on the left front brake caliper, the plastic brake hold-down for the brake pipe on the right side. Unfasten the power steering Rack And Pinion mounting and then maneuver the power steering Rack And Pinion around the Brake Line and pull out through the left wheelhouse opening. For installation, insert the power steering Rack And Pinion back into the vehicle through the left wheel house opening and install the power steering Rack And Pinion mounting bolts and nuts as well as tighten the nuts to 100 nm (74 lb ft). Replace the lower shock mounting bolts, lift the crossmember using the utility stand and take out the j 33432-a (Leaf Spring Compressor). Tighten all crossmember mounting nuts to include 110 nm 81 lb ft then reinstall the brake pipe bracket for left front brake caliper, the plastic brake pipe hold down right including front brake pipe. Connect the power steering pressure hose and return hose to the power steering Rack And Pinion, fastening the hose fittings with 27 nm (20 lb ft) and install the power steering hold-downs to the crossmember. The stabilizer shaft needs to be reconnected to the crossmember, intermediate shaft to the power steering Rack And Pinion, and the height sensor arm to the Control Arm. Hook up the tie rod ends to the steering knuckles, reinstall the tire and wheel assemblies, drop the vehicle, bleed the power steering unit, and toe the front wheels.