Steering Gear: Service and Repair

Fig. 1 Exploded view, power rack & pinion assembly. Celebrity, Century, Citation, Cutlass Ciera, Omega, Phoenix & 6000; 1982-85 Skylark; 1985-87 DeVille, Electra, Fleetwood & 98; 1986-87 Eldorado, LeSabre, Riviera, Seville, Toronado & 88:

Fig. 2 Service procedures, power rack & pinion assembly. (Part 1 of 3):

Fig. 2 Service procedures, power rack & pinion assembly. (Part 2 of 3):

Fig. 2 Service procedures, power rack & pinion assembly. (Part 3 of 3):

1985-87 ELECTRA, DEVILLE, FLEETWOOD & 98

For service procedures on this power rack and pinion steering gear assembly, refer to Figs. 1 and 2.
To prevent damage to the rack and pinion boot seal when removing it, the following should be noted. Slide the small end of the boot towards the rack until the groove is exposed. Place a small rubber band in the groove then, slide the small end of the boot over the rubber band and off the threaded end of the tie rod. This will prevent boot damage.