OEM 2003 Cadillac CTS Rack And Pinion

2003 Cadillac CTS Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion on a left-hand drive (LHD) on 2003 Cadillac CTS?

  A: The first step to change a power steering Rack And Pinion on a left-hand drive (LHD) vehicle requires use of the steering column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) for the steering column installation. Start by supporting the vehicle with stands then remove the front wheels along with tires along with the front air deflector. Begin the power steering Rack And Pinion replacement process by ensuring both wheels face forward and the steering column remains in positioned called lock since these directions protect the equipment from damage. To disconnect the intermediate shaft from the power steering Rack And Pinion the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt must first be removed. The steering linkage and tie rod puller (J 24319-B) must separate the outer tie rod from the steering knuckles after you remove the outer tie rod retaining nuts. Variable effort steering electrical connections must be detached from the power steering Rack And Pinion before you disconnect the stabilizer shaft. Begin by installing a drain pan under the vehicle before you remove both power steering hoses for pressure and return. Next remove the Power Steering Hose bolt and navigate to the power steering Rack And Pinion mounting bolt removal. Separate the power steering Rack And Pinion through the left wheel opening. For power steering Rack And Pinion replacement drive the left-side power steering Rack And Pinion through the wheel opening and transfer the outer tie rods first. To install the new power steering Rack And Pinion use the left wheel opening to position the gear before tightening the power steering Rack And Pinion mounting bolts to 95 nm (70 ft. Lbs.). Secure the power steering pressure hose to the steering Rack And Pinion retaining bolt at 9 nm (80 inch lbs.) while also installing the stabilizer shaft. Use new seals for both power steering pressure and return hoses. After connecting the power steering Rack And Pinion pressure and return hoses to their designated locations on the power steering Rack And Pinion please tighten everything to 30 nm (22 ft. Lbs.). After attaching the variable effort steering electrical connector follow with the outer Tie Rod End installation. Then tighten the outer tie rod nut to 70 nm (52 ft. Lbs.). Fasten and secure the power steering Rack And Pinion end of the intermediate shaft before tightening the lower pinch bolt to 47 nm (35 ft. Lbs.). To finish installation reinstall the front air deflector and replace tires and wheels then lower the vehicle before removing the steering column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) and bleeding the power steering system for front toe adjustment.