How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on Buick Century?

The first step to change the Rack And Pinion is to support and raise the vehicle before placing a drain pan underneath. The tire and wheel assembly needs removal before disconnecting the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion stub shaft to prevent damage. Unbolt the intermediate Steering Shaft at its lower attachment to the Rack And Pinion stub shaft after positioning the Steering Shaft with its block tooth aligned at 12 o'clock and wheels facing forward while maintaining an ignition switch lock position. Disconnect the intermediate Steering Shaft from the Rack And Pinion stub shaft then remove both tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. The rear of the frame needs support from jackstands while frame bolts at the rear need removing but take care to maintain sufficient frame height to avoid damaging nearby engine components. After lowering the frame rear portion, technicians must eliminate the Rack And Pinion pressure line and return hose from the assembly and the magnasteer variable assist electrical connector if the vehicle has this system. The technicians should detach the Rack And Pinion's mounting hardware followed by extracting the steering unit through the left wheel opening. Sliding the new Rack And Pinion through the left wheel opening marks the beginning of installation which requires bolt and nut mounting followed by torque settings at 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.). Check threads on Rack And Pinion pressure line and return hose then replace and lubricate o-ring seals if visible damage is detected. Secure Rack And Pinion lines to the assembly before you connect the pressure line and return line and magnasteer connector if needed. When the frame reaches its proper position install new rear frame bolts before taking out the jackstands. Install the pinch bolt when the Steering Shaft is fully in position now tighten the bolt to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). The last stage involves tire and wheel reinstallation followed by drain pan removal and vehicle lowering. The Rack And Pinion system requires fluid replenishment and system bleeding before leak inspections and front-end alignment.

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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 19330440
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture); Gear Assembly; Gear Kit, Steering
- Replaces: 26079917, 26081812, 88964313
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2003-2005 Buick Century | Custom, Limited, Special Edition | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 26024880
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit-Steering (Rack & Pinion) (Partial) (Remanufacture); Gear Assembly; Gear Kit, Steering
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1988-1989 Buick Century | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 26024878
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991 Buick Century | Custom, Limited, Special | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 26024870
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 26044821
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991, 1988-1989 Buick Century | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited, Special | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 26003943
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- Replaced by: 26044821
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1988 Buick Century | Custom, Estate, Estate Wagon, Limited, Olympia Limited, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 26079915
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture); Gear Assembly; Gear Kit, Steering
- Replaces: 26063586
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Buick Century | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 26079913
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering; Gear Assembly
- Replaces: 26056808
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1997-2002 Buick Century | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 26045524
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering; Gear Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1994-1996 Buick Century | Custom, Limited, Special | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 26044822
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering; Gear Assembly
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1992, 1984-1987 Buick Century | Custom, Estate Wagon, Limited, Special, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
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Buick Century Steering Gear Part Number: 26044821
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering; Gear Assembly; Gear, Steering; Gear Kit
- Replaces: 26003943, 26024870
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by GM's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1984-1994 Buick Century | Custom, Estate, Estate Wagon, Limited, Olympia Limited, Special, T-Type | 4 Cyl 2.2 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL

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Buick Century automobiles' Steering Rack helps the turning of wheels in lateral direction and the required motion can be translated by the steering wheel through this component. A rack and pinion operated gear is equipped with a pinion meshed with a rack bar which is housed in a metallic tube The other end of the metallic tube is linked to the tie rods which in turn controls the wheels. The Buick Century power-assisted steering rack is hydraulic where a various pressure affords the maneuverability in steering authority. Most Buick Century cars over the year have used hydraulic power rack and pinion steering and this is considered to be far much helpful than the initial manual method. Despite the fact that straight gears are being recommended for their theoretical efficiency, helical gears may be employed but at a cost of grater wear. Some problems which may affect Steering Rack includes, Fluid leakage, wear of the gears, and damage of the seals may develop which may in turn require maintenance of the Steering Rack to enable better control of the Buick Century vehicles.

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Q: How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion Steering Gear on Buick Century?
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The first step to change the Rack And Pinion is to support and raise the vehicle before placing a drain pan underneath. The tire and wheel assembly needs removal before disconnecting the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion stub shaft to prevent damage. Unbolt the intermediate Steering Shaft at its lower attachment to the Rack And Pinion stub shaft after positioning the Steering Shaft with its block tooth aligned at 12 o'clock and wheels facing forward while maintaining an ignition switch lock position. Disconnect the intermediate Steering Shaft from the Rack And Pinion stub shaft then remove both Tie Rod Ends from the Steering Knuckles. The rear of the frame needs support from jackstands while frame bolts at the rear need removing but take care to maintain sufficient frame height to avoid damaging nearby engine components. After lowering the frame rear portion, technicians must eliminate the Rack And Pinion pressure line and return hose from the assembly and the magnasteer variable assist electrical connector if the vehicle has this system. The technicians should detach the Rack And Pinion's mounting hardware followed by extracting the steering unit through the left wheel opening. Sliding the new Rack And Pinion through the left wheel opening marks the beginning of installation which requires bolt and nut mounting followed by torque settings at 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.). Check threads on Rack And Pinion pressure line and return hose then replace and lubricate o-ring seals if visible damage is detected. Secure Rack And Pinion lines to the assembly before you connect the pressure line and return line and magnasteer connector if needed. When the frame reaches its proper position install new rear frame bolts before taking out the jackstands. Install the pinch bolt when the Steering Shaft is fully in position now tighten the bolt to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). The last stage involves tire and wheel reinstallation followed by drain pan removal and vehicle lowering. The Rack And Pinion system requires fluid replenishment and system bleeding before leak inspections and front-end alignment.