Genuine Buick Skylark Rack And Pinion

Buick Skylark Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Gear Kit, Steering (Partial) (Remanufacture)
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  Q: How to overhaul the rack and pinion assembly in manual system on Buick Skylark?

  A: First, remove the outer Tie Rods from the inner tie rods to remove the rack and pinion assembly from the car. Then, take out the rubber boot seals and slide off the shock dampener ring from the inner tie rod housing. Grasp wrench on rack while turning tie rod pivot housing counterclockwise towards separating inner tie rod assembly from rack. Remove adjuster plug locknut and turn adjuster plug counterclockwise to separate it from housing. Remove rack bearing spring and rack bearing. Pierce pinion seal and pry it out. Use internal snap-ring pliers to remove pinion retaining ring. Support pinion shaft in vise then tap on housing until pinion shaft separates from housing. Look at visually if damaged replace pinion roller bearing. Remove rack bushing retaining ring and use a puller to remove the bushing of the rack. Disengage rubber grommets from housing; wash all metal parts in solvent and inspect for wear or damage; if needed, replace pinion seal; reassemble by installing rubber grommets onto housing and pressing bushing into housing; install rack bushing retaining ring; press new roller bearing into housing; apply grease to teeth of rack, slide into housing; position the rack so that it is inserted into its bore for the pinion shaft, then install its retaining ring into place filled with grease in cavity of shaft hole; finally put new pinion seal in place then install spring &rack bearing . Install adjuster plug then adjust torque of pinion.Install adjuster plug locknut and torque to specs.Install inner tie rod onto rack then torque tie rod pivot housing.Stake both sides of pivoting cam over inner tube .Finally, reinstall rubber boot seals including outer tie rods before installing back again within vehicle a complete set of rake.