OEM Cadillac DTS Rack And Pinion

Cadillac DTS Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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

  A:

  To remove the Rack And Pinion first lock the Steering Wheel into straight position with the help of the j-42640 (steering column, anti rotation pin). Thus preventing any rotation and causing damage to the sir system. Raise and support the vehicle and remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Secure the outer tie rod using the j-24319-b (steering linkage and tie rod puller) and untie the retaining nuts. Unscrew and remove the intermediate shaft, pinch bolt and release the intermediate shaft from servo. Remove the Rack And Pinion heat shield and unscrew the rear transmission mount nuts. If applicable, remove the variable effort steering electric connector. Put a drain pan under the vehicle and unbolt the power steering pressure and return hoses from the Rack And Pinion. Take off the pair of Rack And Pinion bolts, jack up and hold back the rear end of the frame while lowering it to reveal the Rack And Pinion, extracted from the driver's side. Fezes required elements over to fresh Rack And Pinion, place it in the vehicle, and lift up the ruminance section of the frame. Mount the frame bolts to 192 nm (142 lb ft) and the transmission mount nuts to 40 nm (30 lb ft) as well as the two Rack And Pinion bolts to 120 nm (89 lb ft). Reattach the power steering return hose and pressure hose, making sure to tighten both fittings to 34 nm (25 lb ft). Remove the drain pan; connect the variable effort steering electrical connector if equipped, and reinstall the power steering Rack And Pinion heat shield. Attach the tie rods at the outer side to the Steering Knuckle and fasten using retaining nuts that are tightened to 30 nm (22 lb ft) and then additional 180-degree rotation. Connect back the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion, install the pinch bolt, and tighten it to 45 nm (33 lb ft). Reinstall the tire and wheel assemblies and lower the vehicle, and clamp off the j-42640 pin. Finally, bleed the power steering, and measure and adjust the front toe as required.