OEM 2001 Chevrolet Venture Rack And Pinion

2001 Chevrolet Venture Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion steering gear on 2001 Chevrolet Venture?

  A: Begin by positioning the Steering Shaft at 12 o'clock so its block tooth faces upward and position the wheels ahead and set the ignition switch to the lock setting before proceeding. The vehicle needs to be raised before being secured for work. First remove the stabilizer shaft followed by detached tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. The next procedure requires steering intermediate shaft removal from the Rack And Pinion before supporting the frame with a utility stand. When discarding the frame rear bolts users should maintain the frame's height to prevent contact with engine components. The powertrain and frame should be lowered through the utility stand while removing both Rack And Pinion cooler pipe and pressure hose attached to the Rack And Pinion. Remove Rack And Pinion bolts and nuts while extracting the Rack And Pinion by entering the vehicle's left side wheel opening. Install the new Rack And Pinion through the left side wheel opening into the frame by tightening Rack And Pinion bolts which should be rust-free with 2 nm (18 inch lbs.) of preset torque to their counterparts before installation completes. If not, replace them. Begin by tightening the Rack And Pinion nuts to 80 nm (59 ft. Lbs.) then attach the pressure hose and cooler pipe while securing the pipe with its retaining clip. First raise the frame and powertrain with the utility stand before putting new frame rear bolts then taking out the utility stand. Proceed with restoring the steering intermediate shaft connection to the Rack And Pinion and afterward reinstall the steering knuckles to their tie rod ends and the stabilizer shaft. The technician follows this order: lower the vehicle then fills the Rack And Pinion system followed by bleeding air from the system while also inspecting for leaks and performing necessary toe adjustments.