Omega L4-151 2.5L VIN 5 2-bbl (1982)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Power Rack and Pinion Removal and Installation
REMOVAL AND INSTALL POWER RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY
REMOVE
1. Move intermediate shaft seal upward and remove intermediate shaft to stub shaft pinch bolt.
2. Remove air cleaner assembly for clearance.
3. Disconnect power steering pipes from gear.
4. Raise car.
5. Remove both front wheel and tire assemblies.
6. Remove both tie rod end cotter pins and nuts. Disconnect tie rod ends from steering knuckles.
7. Support car body with jack stands to allow lowering of cradle.
8. Remove Air Management pipe bracket bolt from crossmember if equipped.
9. Remove 2 rear cradle mount bolts and lower rear of cradle about 4-5 inches.
NOTICE: Do not lower rear of cradle too far as damage to engine components nearest to the cowl may result.
10. Remove Rack & Pinion heat shield if equipped.
11. Remove 2 Rack & Pinion assembly mount bolts.
12. Remove Rack & Pinion gear assembly through left wheel opening.
