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OEM (Genuine) 2002 Buick LeSabre Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture)
PartNumber: 19330450
Product Specifications- Notes: All; Lesabre; All
- Other Names: Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Item Dimensions: 6.3 x 51.9 x 11.7 inches
- Item Weight: 23.50 Pounds
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Replaces: 26087416, 19153559, 26099975
- Part Description: 2002 Buick LeSabre Gear Kit, Steering (Remanufacture)
Vehicle Fitment- 2002 Buick LeSabre | Custom, Limited | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
FAQ for Steering Gearbox Repair
Q: What's the recommended torque for the inner tie rod?
A:
The recommended torque is 100 Nm (74 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: Can I twist the rack and pinion boot?
A:
No, you cannot. The rack and pinion boot must not be twisted, puckered, or out of shape in any way. If the rack and pinion boot is not shaped properly, adjust the rack and pinion boot by hand before installing the boot clamp.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to adjust rack and pinion-gear rack bearing preload?
A:
You will need to loosen the adjuster plug lock nut, turn the adjuster plug clockwise until the adjuster plug bottoms in the gear assembly, turn the adjuster plug back 50 degrees to 70 degrees (approximately one flat), then install the adjuster plug lock nut to the adjuster plug.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to remove the O-ring seals?
A:
You will need to loosen both cylinder line fittings on the cylinder end of the gear assembly, loosen both fittings on the cylinder line assemblies at the valve end of the gear assembly, remove both cylinder line assemblies from the rack and pinion gear assembly, remove the O-ring seals from the valve end of the line and discard the O-ring seals.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the installation procedure for the power steering gear heat shield?
A:
The installation procedure is to install the power steering gear heat shield, the power steering gear heat shield retaining bolts, the plastic clip to the power steering gear heat shield, and the stabilizer shaft links then lower the vehicle.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the recommended torque for the power steering gear heat shield retaining bolts?
A:
The recommended torque is 9 Nm (79-inch lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What should be done before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear?
A:
The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the recommended torque for the cylinder end fittings?
A:
The recommended torque is 27 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the proper way to remove the rack and pinion boot?
A:
The proper way is to remove the outer tie rod, the hex jam nut, the tie rod end clamp, and the boot clamp discard the boot clamp, and remove the rack and pinion boot from the rack and pinion gear assembly.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: Can I change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear?
A:
No, you cannot. You should not change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear. Changing the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod could result in damage to the pinion and the steering gear.
By Bob
GM Specialist
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