OEM 2009 Chevrolet Equinox Rack And Pinion

2009 Chevrolet Equinox Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to replace the Rack and Pinion in those equipped with Electronic Power Steering on 2009 Chevrolet Equinox?

  A: The first step to replace a Rack And Pinion on vehicles with electronic power steering requires wheel immobilization by using an anti-rotation pin to maintain a straight-ahead position. This step protects the sir from damaging incidents. Start by lifting the vehicle and placing it on a support system then remove the front tires. Start by removing both outer Tie Rod to Steering Knuckle nuts and discarding them before avoiding the use of pickle forks or wedge-type tools to protect wheel seal and bushing integrity. The j 24319-b (Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller) helps separate tie rods from steering knuckles before you rotate the intermediate Steering Shaft for accessing its pinch bolt. Separate the intermediate to Rack And Pinion pinch bolt before you disconnect the intermediate shaft from the Rack And Pinion. A technician should disconnect the stabilizer links from the stabilizer bar followed by removing the Rack And Pinion to cradle mounting bolts before extracting the Rack And Pinion through the vehicle's right side. Rack And Pinion owners should remove and preserve heat shields for future reinstallations. During installation check that the stabilizer rests at its highest position to achieve proper gear clearance and install the heat shield if necessary. Steer the Rack And Pinion through the right side opening before you insert it. After positioning the bushings in the supports, manually begin bolt installation and tighten them to 110 nm (81 lb ft). Mount the intermediate shaft to the Rack And Pinion through a new pinch bolt which requires a torque of 34 nm (25 lb ft). During stabilizer bar nut installation keep a firm grip on the ball stud to avoid turning while tightening the nuts. Secure the Tie Rod to the knuckle with a new nut which must reach 25 nm (18 lb ft) along with 90 degrees torque. After reinstalling the front wheels and tires check the front wheel alignment then perform adjustments as needed before performing the vehicle lowering.