OEM Chevrolet Prizm Rack And Pinion

Chevrolet Prizm Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: What steps should be taken before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the Rack and Pinion on Chevrolet Prizm?

  A: Steer your vehicle to a straight position while locking the Steering Column before starting the intermediate shaft or Steering Column disconnect from the Rack And Pinion to avoid damaging the coil assembly. Start by disassembling the 5 bolts that hold the Steering Column upper cover to the bulkhead then separate the upper cover from the bulkhead. Finish by removing the steering shaft lower coupling bolt. Remove the outlet pipe heat shield bolt followed by its heat shield from the steering system. To proceed further, remove the lh Rack And Pinion inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt together with the rh Rack And Pinion outlet pipe clip bolt and the lh Rack And Pinion inlet and outlet pipe clip. After placing a drain pan to catch power steering fluid, workers must disconnect the Rack And Pinion inlet pipe and front Rack And Pinion outlet pipe before removing the Oxygen Sensor connector and sensor with its gasket. Place the engine support fixture before using a vehicle lifter to elevate the car. The removal of six bolts from the rh lower engine splash shield requires attention followed by the removal of six bolts from the lh lower engine splash shield. First detach the heat shield of the Exhaust Manifold pipe Drive Shaft along with one nut and two bolts before removing the front tire assemblies from their mounting position. Start by taking off the front suspension brace then the front suspension crossmember and trans support along with Control Arms (8,9) and front stabilizer shaft if equipped. After that remove the two nuts (4,6) and tie rods. Begin by removing the through bolt from the rear transaxle mount and then the mount itself. Subsequently extract the 3 bolts securing the bracket and remove the bracket. The Exhaust Pipe removal from the Exhaust Manifold requires the removal of 2 bolts and 2 springs on both ends of the pipe. Start by disconnecting the following parts in sequence: Rack And Pinion boot shield bolt then Rack And Pinion boot heat shield nut and heat shield followed by 2 Rack And Pinion mounting clamp bolts, 2 Rack And Pinion clamp nuts and 2 Rack And Pinion clamps. Position the Rack And Pinion toward the right side of the vehicle before lowering it down from the left side. After that remove the 2 insulators from the Rack And Pinion. Mount 2 insulators onto the Rack And Pinion before you elevate the Rack And Pinion from left to right and back to the original starting point. Seam the 2 Rack And Pinion clamps into place then bolt them down using the 2 Rack And Pinion clamp nuts which should be tightened to 71 nm (52 ft. Lbs.). The Rack And Pinion boot heat shield requires one bolt and one nut that should be tightened to 5.4 nm (48 inch lbs.) before affixing the Exhaust Pipe to the Exhaust Manifold using a proper gasket followed by installation with 2 Exhaust Pipe springs and 2 Exhaust Pipe bolts tightened to 62 nm (46 ft. Lbs.). Add the rear transaxle mount bracket by tightening its 3 bolts to 77 nm (57 ft. Lbs.) and use the through bolt to secure the rear transaxle mount at 87 nm (64 ft. Lbs.). Reassemble the front suspension crossmember together with trans support and 2 control arms (8,9), stabilizer shaft followed by front suspension brace supported by 2 nuts (4,6) secured with 69 nm (51 ft. Lbs.) torque. Secure the outer tie rod and front wheel along with tire components and Exhaust Manifold pipe Drive Shaft heat shield with one nut together with two bolts that require 5.4 nm torque at 48 inch lbs. Torque the lh lower engine splash shield's 6 bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.) and the rh lower engine splash shield's 6 bolts to 10 nm (89 inch lbs.). Drop the vehicle to the ground before removing the engine support fixture. Gas up the Oxygen Sensor with a gasket before securing the sensor while connecting its connector. Fix one Rack And Pinion inlet pipe and one Rack And Pinion outlet front pipe to the Rack And Pinion through one nut which requires a torque of 13 nm (108 inch lbs.). The lh Rack And Pinion inlet and outlet pipe clip requires installation alongside the rh Rack And Pinion outlet pipe clip bolt and lh Rack And Pinion inlet and outlet pipe clip bolt. Use 5.4 nm (48 inch lbs.) torque settings for attachment bolts. Place back the outlet pipe heat shield while mounting its heat shield bolt. Tighten the bolt to 5.4 nm (48 inch lbs.). Screw in the steering shaft lower coupling bolt until it reaches 35 nm torque (26 ft. Lbs.) and use 5 bolts to fasten the Steering Column upper cover at 4.9 nm torque (43 inch lbs.). Complete the power steering fluid reservoir filling while conducting a power steering system bleed then check and adjust wheel alignment if needed.