Riviera V6-3.8L SC VIN 1 (1995)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Power Steering Gear
Fig. 7 Power Steering Gear Mounting Bolts
1. Ensure front wheels are in straight ahead position.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Remove both front wheels.
4. Remove exhaust system.
5. Remove fasteners and fold back wheelhouse molding enough to remove steering gear.
6. Disconnect intermediate shaft lower connection.
7. Using tool No. J-24319-01, or equivalent, separate tie rod ends from steering knuckles.
8. Unsnap and remove power steering heat shield.
9. Disconnect Magnasteer electrical connector.
10. Disconnect power steering gear inlet and outlet hoses from steering gear.
11. Remove steering gear mounting bolts, Fig. 7.
12. Support rear of frame, then remove rear frame bolts and lower rear frame to allow steering gear removal.
13. Remove steering gear through right side wheel opening.
14. Reverse procedure to install. Tighten steering gear mounting bolts to specifications.