Page 2 - ADJUSTMENTS; POWER STEERING PUMP BELT (SERPENTINE BELT)
damage to pump and/or rack and pinion assembly. CAPACITY POWER STEERING FLUID CAPACITY Application Pump Capacity System Capacity All Models ............ 1.0 Pt. (0.5L) ......... 1.5 Pts. (0.75L) FLUID LEVEL CHECK Fluid level is indicated by marks on reservoir or dipstick. Ensure fluid level is at FU...
Page 3 - SYSTEM TESTS; PRESSURE TEST
vehicle, ensuring steering wheel returns to center after turning. Fig. 1: Exploded View Of Power Rack & Pinion Steering Assembly (Typical) Courtesy of General Motors Corp. SYSTEM TESTS NOTE: Incorrect idle speed, fluid level, belt tension, as well as a damaged pump pulley, can affect test result...
Page 4 - FLOW RATE TEST
record highest pressure displayed each time valve is closed. If readings are as specified and within 50 psi (4 kg/cm ) of each other, go to step 6). See PRESSURE RELIEF SPECIFICATIONS table. If readings are as specified but not within 50 psi (4 kg/cm ) of each other, go to next step. If readings are...
Page 5 - REMOVAL & INSTALLATION; OUTER TIE ROD
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURES article in GENERAL INFORMATION before disconnecting batte...
Page 7 - RACK & PINION ASSEMBLY
Removal (CB Series Pump) Remove power steering pump (if necessary to allow clearance for pulley removal). See POWER STEERING PUMP. Remove pump pulley. See POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY . Protect pump shaft with shim stock. Use care not to damage pump shaft surface. Cut seal metal housing with small chi...
Page 9 - OVERHAUL
steering coupler pinch bolts and remove coupler from rack and pinion. 2) Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels. Disconnect and separate front tie rod ends. See OUTER TIE ROD. Disconnect electrical connectors. Remove stabilizer bar from crossmember. Disconnect brake pipe from crossmember fas...
Page 13 - Courtesy of General Motors Corp.; RACK & PINION
Fig. 7: Installing Bearing & Retaining Ring (TC Series) Courtesy of General Motors Corp. RACK & PINION
Page 17 - INNER TIE ROD; Disassembly
Fig. 10: Setting Valve Body Rings Courtesy of General Motors Corp. INNER TIE ROD Disassembly 1) Remove outer tie rod end from inner tie rod, noting number
Page 18 - TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
of turns required for removal. Remove hex jam nut from inner tie rod. Remove adjusting nut from inner tie rod. Remove outer boot clamp. Cut off and discard inner boot clamp. Mark location of breather tube (if equipped) for reassembly reference. Slide boot from inner tie rod. 2) Slide shock damper ri...