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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering 🢒 Steering Gear Replacement

Tools Required

KM-507-C Ball Joint Remover

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 1263893 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  2. Remove the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  3. Remove the outer tie rod nuts and disconnect the tie rod ends from the knuckle using the KM-507-C  (1). Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 1263880 Size: SH
  4. Remove the lower pinch bolt from the intermediate shaft. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  5. Remove the return line bracket bolt from the crossmember.

    6. Object Number: 1263900 Size: SH
  6. Disconnect the return line pipe from the power steering gear outlet. Place a drain pan under the steering gear to catch the power steering fluid.
  7. Disconnect the pressure line pipe from the power steering gear inlet.
  8. Remove the rack and pinion assembly mounting bolt and nut.

    9. Object Number: 1263901 Size: SH
  9. Remove the rack and pinion assembly U-clamp mounting bolt and nut.
  10. Remove the U-clamp and the bushing.

    11. Object Number: 1263902 Size: SH
  11. Remove the rack and pinion assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1263902 Size: SH
  1. Install the rack and pinion assembly.

    2. Object Number: 1263901 Size: SH
  2. Install the U-clamp and bushing.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the rack and pinion assembly U-clamp mounting bolt and nut.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt and nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1263900 Size: SH
  4. Install the rack and pinion assembly mounting bolt and nut.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt and nut to 60 N·m (44 lb ft).

  5. Connect the pressure line pipe to the power steering gear inlet.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).

  6. Connect the return line pipe to the power steering gear outlet.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 28 N·m (21 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1263880 Size: SH
  7. Install the return line bracket bolt to the crossmember.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 8 N·m (6 lb ft).

  8. Install the lower pinch bolt to the intermediate shaft.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 26 N·m (19 lb ft).

  9. Install the tie rod ends to the knuckle.
  10. Install the outer tie rod nuts.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  11. Install the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  12. Add power steering fluid to the MAX level.
  13. Inspect the vehicle. Refer to Preliminary Alignment Inspection and to Straight Ahead Inspection .
  14. Measure the wheel alignment.
  15. If necessary, adjust the front toe. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment .