How is the Rack and Pinion maintained and adjusted for optimal performance on Oldsmobile Cutlass?

The lubricant is used in the Rack And Pinion for the lifetime and in the event the gear is not overhauled due to a leakage, refilling is not necessary. For problems relative to lost motion, slackness, and vibration associated with the Rack And Pinion, consult the following steps: Turn off the car at the battery by removing the ground cable from the battery terminal. Subsequently, unscrew the nut from the Pitman arm and note the orientation of the created gap with regard to the Pitman shaft; thereafter by applying a suitable extract pull the arm out. Unscrew and loosen the adjuster plug locknut on the Rack And Pinion by turning it anticlockwise a quarter turn. Pull out the horn button or horn shroud and exercise the wheel to lock to the left and rotate half way to the right. A ¾ inch socket should be used on the centre nut of the steering wheel and measure the bearing drag in Newtons using a torque wrench or spring balance as the wheel is rotated through the arc of 90 degrees; the drag here is the magneto thrust bearing preload to the standard value. Turning the adjuster plug either in or out of the adjusting stud changes the preload and then the lock-nut must be tightened. If there is any vibratory feeling when the steering wheel is being rotated it suggests bad or worn bearings. Jam on the steering from lock to lock and count the number of turns and then make a turn of the Rack And Pinion equal to half that count to align the Rack And Pinion. Release the lash adjuster screw locknut and rotate the screw clockwise to get rid of all lash between the ball nut and the Pitman shaft sector teeth and tight up the locknut to the specified torque setting. Finally check the 'over-center' preload while the wheel is in its centered position and the highest torque reading should be recorded and compared with the torque specifications noted earlier. If it is necessary, slightly loosen the angle of the lash adjuster screw; replace the Pitman arm and the horn cover back, reconnect the ground terminal of battery.

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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26077032
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- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture)
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Aurora | 1999 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26080057
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- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture)
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- Aurora | 2001 | Base | 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Gear Assembly Part Number: 26065032
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- Other Name: Gear Assembly-Steering
- Replaces: 26065144
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Silhouette | 1997-2000 | Base, GL, GLS, GS, Premiere | 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26024900
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- Other Name: Steering Gear Assembly
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Toronado | 1991, 1986-1987 | Base, Brougham, Trofeo | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 7848137
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Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- 98 | 1987, 1984 | Regency, Regency Brougham, Regency Grande, Regency Touring | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Custom Cruiser | 1984-1988 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Calais | 1984 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Salon | 1985-1987 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Cutlass Supreme | 1984-1987 | 442, Base, Brougham, LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Delta 88 | 1984-1985 | Royale, Royale Brougham, Royale Brougham LS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L DIESEL
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 19330481
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- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture); Gear Assembly; Gear Kit, Steering
- Replaces: 15059793, 15059794, 15059798, 26077898, 26071292, 26048643, 15059799, 26077899, 26100341, 26071291, 26048646
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 2003-2004, 1998-2001 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.2 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26044827
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- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture); Gear Assembly
- Replaces: 26046224, 26046227
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Achieva | 1992-1998 | S, SC, SCX, SL | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26045536
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture); Gear Assembly; Gear Kit, Steering
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Silhouette | 1992-1996 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26046144
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering; Gear Assembly
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Supreme | 1992-1996 | Base, International, S, SL | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.4 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26003943
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 26044821
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Ciera | 1984-1988 | Base, Brougham, Cruiser, Cruiser LS, ES, GT, Holiday, International, LS, S, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.3 L DIESEL
- Cutlass Cruiser | 1987 | Brougham | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Omega | 1984 | Base, Brougham, ES | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26024878
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Ciera | 1991 | Base, S, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26024484
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Assembly-Steering; Gear Assembly; Shaft Assembly; Gear, Steering
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Custom Cruiser | 1991-1992 | Base | 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.7 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26024870
Product Specifications
- Replaced by: 26044821
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Cutlass Ciera | 1991, 1988-1989 | Base, Brougham, GT, International, LS, S, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Cutlass Cruiser | 1989 | Base, SL | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26009129
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit-Rack & Pinion Power Partial (Remanufacture)
- Replaced by: 26046152
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Calais | 1985-1986 | 500, Base, ES, GT, Supreme | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26009131
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit-Rack & Pinion Power Partial (Remanufacture)
- Replaced by: 26046154
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Calais | 1985-1986 | 500, Base, ES, GT, Supreme | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26045885
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering; Gear Assembly; Steering Gear Assembly
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- 88 | 1992-1999 | 50th Anniversary Edition, Royale, Royale LS, Royale LSS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- 98 | 1991-1995 | Regency, Regency Elite, Touring | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- LSS | 1996-1999 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Regency | 1997-1998 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26044828
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering (Partial) (Remanufacture); Gear Assembly; Gear Kit, Steering
- Replaces: 26034863
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Achieva | 1992-1993 | S, SC, SCX, SL | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Gear Assembly Part Number: 26044845
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Silhouette | 1990-1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.1 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 26087098
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture); Gear Assembly; Steering Gear Assembly; Gear, Steering
- Replaces: 7848138, 07848138, 07848140, 7848140, 26033212
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1991-1994 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS
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Oldsmobile Steering Gear Part Number: 7848140
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Gear-Steering
- Replaced by: 26087098
Fits the following Oldsmobile Models:
- Bravada | 1991 | Base | 6 Cyl 4.3 L GAS

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Oldsmobile Rack And Pinion converts the twists of the steering wheel into sharp motion of the wheels that put the drivers in clarity. Oldsmobile of General Motors was established in 1897 to be the first company to install moving assembly lines that drove affordable cars on roads earlier than its competitors. It caught purchasers with the Curved Dash runabout, which replaced horse weariness with easy gasoline commute. The Hydra-Matic gearbox subsequently allowed any person to shift without having a clutch. Oldsmobile drivers were proud of the silent cabins, balanced bodies and engines that were designed to absorb thousands of miles with minimal maintenance. Through decades the brand pursued reliability as opposed to racing, thus commuters relied on its sedans to travel on the highway and in cities. The unchanging trend of comfort and ease of use continues to tint the identity of the badge even following internal restructuring within the corporate parent. Each update was targeted at the purpose of making travelling easier, safer and less exhausting to the individuals who only wanted a reliable ride. Within the steering assembly, Rack And Pinion connects a toothed bar with a smaller gear, and hydraulic fluid drives a piston, which increases the arm force many times over such that the driver turns the heavy tires on a light wrist. The Rack And Pinion maintains low lash and fast reaction, turning the rotation to either left or right slide, therefore the tires react immediately and the road feedback runs directly through the column. Since this mechanism requires fewer joints compared to recirculating ball arrangements, Oldsmobile drivers experience even tighter on-center feel, although leaks or seal wear are to be observed after years of usage. With frequent inspections, Rack And Pinion bleeding is identified early and continues to handle clean.

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Q: How is the Rack and Pinion maintained and adjusted for optimal performance on Oldsmobile Cutlass?
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The lubricant is used in the Rack And Pinion for the lifetime and in the event the gear is not overhauled due to a leakage, refilling is not necessary. For problems relative to lost motion, slackness, and vibration associated with the Rack And Pinion, consult the following steps: Turn off the car at the battery by removing the ground cable from the battery terminal. Subsequently, unscrew the nut from the Pitman arm and note the orientation of the created gap with regard to the Pitman shaft; thereafter by applying a suitable extract pull the arm out. Unscrew and loosen the adjuster plug locknut on the Rack And Pinion by turning it anticlockwise a quarter turn. Pull out the horn button or horn shroud and exercise the wheel to lock to the left and rotate half way to the right. A ¾ inch socket should be used on the centre nut of the steering wheel and measure the bearing drag in Newtons using a torque wrench or spring balance as the wheel is rotated through the arc of 90 degrees; the drag here is the magneto thrust bearing preload to the standard value. Turning the adjuster plug either in or out of the adjusting stud changes the preload and then the lock-nut must be tightened. If there is any vibratory feeling when the steering wheel is being rotated it suggests bad or worn bearings. Jam on the steering from lock to lock and count the number of turns and then make a turn of the Rack And Pinion equal to half that count to align the Rack And Pinion. Release the lash adjuster screw locknut and rotate the screw clockwise to get rid of all lash between the ball nut and the Pitman shaft sector teeth and tight up the locknut to the specified torque setting. Finally check the 'over-center' preload while the wheel is in its centered position and the highest torque reading should be recorded and compared with the torque specifications noted earlier. If it is necessary, slightly loosen the angle of the lash adjuster screw; replace the Pitman arm and the horn cover back, reconnect the ground terminal of battery.