OEM 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Rack And Pinion

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair the Rack and Pinion on a manual transmission on 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: Avoid servicing and repairing the Rack And Pinion on a manual transmission, start by lifting the vehicle to a hoist and remove the tires and wheels. Disconnect power steering hoses from the power steering rack and disengage tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Next, unmount the lower pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft and use a suitable jack stand to hold up the front suspension crossmember. The brake pipes are dismounted from the retainers on the front suspension support, while the bolts of the front suspension crossmember are also eliminated. Then lower the front suspension crossmember to attach to the power steering rack, remove the power steering rack bolt and take out the power steering rack from the front suspension crossmember. In position for installation; align the power steering rack on the front suspension crossmember and hand tighten the bolts that mount the power steering rack. When the left front is adjusted higher, align the front suspension crossmember, and check the head bolts, tightening to left rear outboard 110 nm(71 ft.lbs.), right rear outboard 110 nm(71ft. Lbs.), rear inboard 110 nm (71 ft. Lbs.) and the power steering rack mounting bolts 120 nm(89 ft. Lbs.). Replace the lower pinch bolt on the intermediate shaft and hook up the brake pipes to the retainers located on the front suspension crossmember, and join the tie rod ends to the front steers. Reattach the power steering hoses to the power steering rack and place the tires and wheels back onto the vehicle. Lastly, bleed power steering system, align the front wheels.