Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
40.
Check the power steering fluid level and add if necessary.
41.
Check the alignment and set toe-in as necessary.
42.
Close the hood.
Steering Gear Replacement, If Required -- 1996 Buick Regal, 1997-1998 Chevrolet Lumina, Monte Carlo, 1996-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme,
1996 Pontiac Grand Prix
For additional information on steering gear removal, refer to the Steering section in the appropriate Service Manual or SI.
Important
Steering gears currently available from GMSPO are verified good stock and do not require bearing inspection or replacement.
The following service procedure is based on certain steps having already been performed in the inspection procedure.
1.
Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly.
2.
Remove the nut that attaches the outer right tie rod end to the steering knuckle.
3.
Using the J 24319-B, or equivalent, separate the outer right tie rod end from the steering knuckle.
4.
If equipped, disconnect the electrical connector form the switch on the steering gear.
5.
Place the steering gear back inside of the mounting brackets on the engine cradle.
6.
If equipped, release the strap that attaches the power steering fluid lines to the steering gear.
7.
Loosen and disconnect both power steering fluid lines from the steering gear.
8.
Remove the steering gear form the vehicle.
9.
Remove the tie rod ends from the original steering gear.
10.
Measure the position of the adjuster nuts on the old steering gear and adjust the new nuts on the new steering gear to the same measurement.
11.
Install the tie rod ends on the new steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster nuts to 68 Nm (50 lb ft).
12.
If equipped, transfer the switch to the new steering gear.
13.
Install the new steering gear in the engine cradle mounting brackets.
14.
Install the steering gear attaching bolts.
Tighten
Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb ft).
15.
Connect the power steering fluid lines to the steering gear.
Tighten
Tighten to 27 Nm (20 lb ft).
16.
If equipped, connect the electrical connector to the switch on the steering gear.
17.
On models equipped with a 3.4L engine, install the heat shield and attaching bolts.
Tighten
Tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb in).
