Steering Gear Replacement for Alero L4-144 24L DOHC VIN T SFI (2000)
2. Remove the adjuster plug (4) from the gear assembly (1).
3. Remove the adjuster spring (3) and the rack bearing (2).
4. Remove the retaining ring (1) from the valve bore of the rack and pinion gear assembly (2).
5. Remove the dust cover (4) from the bottom of the rack and pinion gear assembly (2).
Important: The stub shaft must be held in order to prevent damage to the pinion teeth.
6. Remove the hex lock nut (3) from the lower end of the pinion and valve assembly while holding the stub shaft with a 14 mm crowfoot wrench.
Important: When performing the following procedure, do not remove pinion and valve assembly from the rack and pinion gear assembly (5). Press
the pinion and valve assembly only far enough to allow removal of the stub shaft bearing annulus (2) and the stub shaft seal (2).
7. Using an arbor press (1), press on the threaded end of the pinion until removal of the following items is possible:
7.1. The stub shaft (4)
7.2. The stub shaft seal (3)
7.3. The stub shaft bearing annulus assembly (2)
Assembly Procedure
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Tools Required
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J29810 Stub Shaft Seal Protector
Important: The stub shaft must be held in order to prevent damage to the pinion teeth.
