OEM Buick Rendezvous Rack And Pinion

Buick Rendezvous Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Steering Gear
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  Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion steering gear on Buick Rendezvous?

  A: The procedure starts with wheel alignment and a lock engagement on the Steering Column before any work on the Steering Column or intermediate shaft can begin in order to protect the sir coil assembly from misalignment damage. Raising the vehicle and supporting it is your first step before removing stabilizer shafts and Tie Rod Ends from knuckles. The steering intermediate shaft must be disconnected from the Rack And Pinion with aid from a utility stand which will support the frame structure. Caveat: when removing the frame rear bolts raise the frame carefully to prevent engine component damage. Lower the frame together with the powertrain platform on a utility stand before clearing away the Rack And Pinion heat shield and its cooler pipe and pressure hose connections and nut(s) and bolts to remove the gear through the left wheel opening. The process starts by inserting the Rack And Pinion through the left side wheel opening to the frame before installing all bolts and applying 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.) torque to the right bolt if your vehicle uses all-wheel drive and also confirming proper fastener cleanliness and torque specifications. Otherwise, replace it. The Rack And Pinion nut(s) require a torque application of 80 nm followed by operation of the pressure hose and cooler pipe before adding the heat shield. Lift the frame and powertrain then install the frame rear bolts before taking out the utility stand. Lower the vehicle by reconnecting the intermediate steering shaft to the Rack And Pinion then installing tie rod ends to Steering Knuckles and the stabilizer shaft. The power steering system needs complete fluid filling and followed by bleeding procedures.