Question 1

How to replace the Rack and Pinion on a left-hand drive (LHD) on Cadillac CTS?

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To replace the power steering Rack And Pinion on a left-hand drive (LHD) vehicle, do the following: replace the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) with the one attached to the Steering Column. Lift the vehicle up and then take the front tires and wheels and front air deflector off. Make sure that the wheels are straight ahead and the Steering Column is in the lock status before disconnecting the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion in order to avoid damage. Configure the intermediate shaft by removing the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt and separate the intermediate shaft from the power steering Rack And Pinion. Next, disengage the outer tie rod retaining nuts and use the steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) to remove the outer tie rod from the steering knuckles. If necessary, disengage the variable effort steering electrical pole from the power steering Rack And Pinion, then pull out the stabilizer shaft. Drain off the power steering and place a drain pan underneath the vehicle then disconnect the power steering Rack And Pinion pressure and return hoses, unfasten the power steering pressure hose retaining bolt and the power steering Rack And Pinion mounting bolts. Pull out the power steering Rack And Pinion from the left wheel opening and remove the outer tie rods in replacing the gear. For installation, position the new power steering Rack And Pinion through the left wheel opening and tighten the mounting bolts to 95 nm (70 ft. Lbs. Std.). Connect the power steering pressure hose to the Rack And Pinion retaining bolt and thoroughly tighten to 9 nm (80 inch lbs.), and mount the stabilizer shaft. Make sure to install new seals of the power steering pressure and return hose by connecting them to the power steering Rack And Pinion and tighten to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). If available, reconnect the variable effort steering electrical connector, then installation of the outer tie rod end to the steering knuckles and lock using nuts to 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs). Connect the intermediate shaft back on the power steering Rack And Pinion, and on the lower pinch bolt and secure it to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). Finally, install the front air deflector, tires and wheels and lower the vehicle, remove Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640), bleed power steering system and adjust front toe.

Question 2

How to replace the Rack and Pinion on a left-hand drive on Cadillac SRX?

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A left-hand drive vehicle requires several steps before beginning the Rack And Pinion replacement process. First turn the Steering Wheel to achieve a straight wheel position and after engaging the Ignition Lock Cylinder lock position remove the key. Put the anti-rotation pin (J 42640) through the Steering Column access hole to secure the column against movement. Remove front wheels with their tires along with the left wheelhouse panel and front air deflector. Install drain pans beneath the vehicle where necessary. Before disconnecting the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion stub shaft you must verify that wheels are straight and the Steering Column is locked to prevent damage. To start disconnect all lower intermediate Steering Shaft bolt before removing the lower intermediate Steering Shaft from the Rack And Pinion and separating the Rack And Pinion outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Beginning with power steering inlet hose bracket bolt removal, proceed to disconnect inlet and outlet hoses from the Rack And Pinion. Connectors replace and seal up the left front Brake Line away from the left front brake hose. When a vehicle has all-wheel drive (AWD), technicians should support the front differential housing before loosening the right engine mount nut and raising the front differential housing to clear the Rack And Pinion bolt. To remove the Rack And Pinion you need to first disconnect both Rack And Pinion bolts and the rearward left side lower control arm nut and bolt before pulling forward the Rack And Pinion through the left wheel opening. Install the Rack And Pinion by inserting it through the left wheel opening followed by tightening the rearward left side lower control arm nut and bolt to 180 nm (133 lb ft). When the system has awd the front differential housing should be lowered so install the right engine mount nut to 80 nm (59 lb ft). Connect the left Brake Line to the left brake hose using a 27 nm torque setting then install the power steering hoses on the Rack And Pinion followed by torquing the inlet hose bracket bolt at 23 nm (17 lb ft). First connect the Rack And Pinion outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles before connecting the lower intermediate Steering Shaft to the Rack And Pinion. Install the lower intermediate Steering Shaft bolt and tighten it to 50 nm (37 lb ft). Finish cleaning all power steering fluid remnants before installing the front air deflector and left side wheelhouse panel and front tire and wheel assemblies. After removing the anti-rotation pin (J 42640) you must fill the power steering system and bleed it before moving on to fill and bleed the hydraulic brake system and finalize the front toe adjustment.

Question 3

How to Replace the Front Rack and Pinion on Cadillac XLR?

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A Rack And Pinion replacement requires suspension of the vehicle followed by tire removal. The first step requires disconnecting the tie rod ends from their position on steering knuckles as well as the separation of the intermediate shaft from the power Rack And Pinion. Extract the stabilizer shaft and power steering pressure and return hoses as well as the power steering line hold-downs from the crossmember. You need to start by removing the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket then the two front crossmember mounting nuts. After that focus only on loosening the two rear crossmember mounting nuts while leaving them in place. Remove the height sensor arm from its connection to the Control Arm before using a utility stand to support the crossmember's front end. Lowering the coil spring with the j 33432-a (Leaf Spring Compressor) device allows the technician to extract the crossmember. Start work by unbolting the lower shock mounting bolts followed by removal of the left front brake caliper brake pipe bracket and right front brake pipe plastic hold-down. Move the Rack And Pinion mounting bolts and nuts out before guiding the Rack And Pinion through the left wheelhouse opening around brake lines. Insert the Rack And Pinion through the left wheelhouse opening and install mounting bolts and nuts which need tightening up to 100 nm (74 lb ft). Lower shock mounting bolts are reinstalled while using a utility stand to lift the crossmember next the removal of j 33432-a. Install crossmember mounting nuts before tightening them to 110 nm (81 lb ft) and reinstall the brake pipe bracket for the left front brake caliper and plastic brake pipe hold-down for the right front brake pipe. Route the power steering pressure hose and return hose to the Rack And Pinion then apply 27 nm (20 lb ft) of fitting torque and secure the crossmember hold-downs. Safely place the stabilizer shaft and intermediate shaft on the Rack And Pinion while reattaching the height sensor arm to its Control Arm. Bleed the power steering system after reattaching the steering knuckles to tie rod ends and replacing tires and wheels and lowering the vehicle. Front wheel toe must then be adjusted.

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