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OEM (Genuine) 2008 Cadillac DTS Gear Asm, Steering (Remanufacture) <See Guide/Contact Bfo>
PartNumber: 19330570
Product Specifications- Notes: W/O Sport Suspension; Dts; Soft Ride Suspension
- Other Names: Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Item Dimensions: 50.3 x 11.0 x 6.0 inches
- Item Weight: 19.90 Pounds
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Replaces: 19169238, 19208458
- Part Description: 2008 Cadillac DTS Gear Asm, Steering (Remanufacture) <See Guide/Contact Bfo>
Vehicle Fitment- 2008 Cadillac DTS | Base, Livery, Luxury, Platinum, Premium | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
OEM (Genuine) 2008 Cadillac DTS Gear Asm, Steering <See Guide/Contact Bfo>
PartNumber: 19330571
Product Specifications- Notes: W/Sport Suspension; Dts; Sport Suspension
- Other Names: Gear Assembly, Steering Gear
- Item Dimensions: 51.0 x 11.2 x 6.1 inches
- Item Weight: 23.50 Pounds
- Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
- Replaces: 19169237, 19208459, 15221009
- Part Description: 2008 Cadillac DTS Gear Asm, Steering <See Guide/Contact Bfo>
Vehicle Fitment- 2008 Cadillac DTS | Base, Livery, Luxury, Platinum, Premium | 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
FAQ for Steering Gearbox Repair
Q: How to install the Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube-Off Vehicle?
A:
You may need to install the new boot clamp, apply grease to the inner tie rod assembly and the rack and pinion gear assembly then install the rack and pinion boot, install the breather tube, then install the rack and pinion boot onto the gear assembly until the rack and pinion boot is seated in the gear assembly groove, install the boot clamp on the rack and pinion boot with J 22610, crimp the boot clamp, then install the tie rod end clamp onto the rack and pinion boot.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to adjust the Steering Gear Rack Bearing Preload-Off Vehicle (Magnasteer)?
A:
You may 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), install the adjuster plug lock nut to the adjuster plug, and hold the adjuster plug stationary while tightening the adjuster plug lock nut to 68 N.m (50 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What tools are needed to replace the Rack and Pinion Inner Tie Rod (Magnasteer)?
A:
You will need J 34028 Inner Tie Rod Wrench.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What should be done after removing the boot?
A:
You will need to inspect the inner tie rod for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If none is evident, continue with the repair. If corrosion or contamination is evident, replace the steering gear.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: How to remove the Steering Gear Boot and Breather Tube-Off Vehicle?
A:
You will need to remove the outer tie rod, remove the hexagon jam nut from the inner tie rod assembly, remove the tie rod end clamp from the rack and pinion boot, remove the boot clamp from the rack and pinion boot with side cutters, then remove the rack and pinion boot and the breather tube, if present, from the rack and pinion gear assembly.
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: What's the recommended torque for the inner tie rod?
A:
The recommended torque is 100 N.m (74 lb-ft).
By Bob
GM Specialist
01/11/2022Q: Why can't I change the steering gear preload adjustment before moving the inner tie rod from the steering gear?
A:
Because 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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