Genuine Saturn Ion Rack And Pinion

Saturn Ion Rack And Pinion Parts Questions & Answers

• Gear Kit, Steering
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  Q: How do you remove the steering gear?

  A: To remove the rack and pinion, start by disconnecting the cable from the negative battery terminal and positioning the wheels straight ahead. Remove the ignition key and turn the steering wheel counterclockwise until the column locks. Mark the relationship of the U-joint to the rack and pinion input shaft and remove the pinch-bolt securing the U-joint. Loosen the front wheel lug nuts, raise the front of the vehicle, and support it securely on jackstands. Remove both front wheels and detach the tie-rod ends from the Steering Knuckles. Remove the two rack and pinion mounting bolts and the rear transaxle mount. Carefully slide the rack and pinion out through the left wheel opening. To install, reverse the removal steps, making sure to replace the rack and pinion mounting bolts/nuts and the intermediate shaft pinch bolt with new ones. Tighten them to the proper torque specifications. Reconnect the negative battery cable and have the front end alignment checked and adjusted if necessary.