J2000/Sunbird V6-191 3.1L VIN T MFI (1994)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Power Steering Gear
Fig. 9 Power Rack & Pinion Steering Gear Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove left hand sound insulator.
3. From under instrument panel, pull downward on steering column seal, then remove upper pinch bolt from flexible coupling
4. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove both front wheel and tire assemblies.
5. Disconnect tie rods from struts using tool No. J24319-01, then lower vehicle.
6. Remove steering gear mounting clamps, Fig. 9.
7. Move steering gear assembly slightly forward, then remove lower pinch bolt from flexible coupling and detach coupling from steering gear stub
shaft.
8. Remove dash panel seal from steering gear.
9. Raise and support front of vehicle, then remove splash shield from left inner fender.
10. Place left hand knuckle and hub assembly in the full left turn position, then remove steering gear through access hole in left hand inner fender.
11. Reverse procedure to install. Torque attaching nuts, bolts and screws to specifications.
