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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2000 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Steering 🢒 Power Steering System 🢒 Steering Gear Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 70108 Size: SH
  1. Remove the brake pressure modulator valve (BPMV) bracket. Refer to Brake Pressure Modulator Valve Bracket Replacement in Antilock Brake System.
  2. Place a drain pan under the vehicle and drain the power steering fluid.
  3. Disconnect the intermediate shaft lower coupling from the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.

    4. Object Number: 65356 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the power steering pump inlet hose (2) from the power steering gear.
  5. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Remove the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.

    7. Object Number: 65353 Size: SH
  7. Disconnect the power steering cooler pipe from the gear.
  8. Remove the power steering cooler from the vehicle.

    9. Object Number: 65352 Size: SH
  9. Disconnect both outer tie rod ends from the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector for Magnasteer®.

    11. Object Number: 66493 Size: SH
  11. Remove the stabilizer shaft from the crossmember. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.
  12. Disconnect the wiring harness clips from the crossmember.
  13. Disconnect the brake pipe from the crossmember fastener clips.

    14. Object Number: 65352 Size: SH
  14. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts and nuts.
  15. Using hand tools only, LOOSEN, Do Not Remove, the four crossmember mounting nuts 10 mm (0.394 in).
  16. Remove the power steering gear from the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening by rotating.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 65352 Size: SH
  1. Install the power steering gear to the vehicle through the left wheelhouse opening.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the power steering gear mounting bolts and nuts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering gear mounting nuts to 100 N·m (74 lb ft).

  3. Install the crossmember mounting nuts.

    4. Tighten
    Using hand tools only, tighten the crossmember mounting nuts to 110 N·m (81 lb ft).

  4. Fasten the brake pipe to the crossmember fastener clips.

    5. Object Number: 66493 Size: SH
  5. Install the stabilizer shaft to the vehicle. Refer to Stabilizer Shaft Replacement in Front Suspension.

    6. Object Number: 65352 Size: SH
  6. Connect both outer tie rod ends to the steering knuckles. Refer to Rack and Pinion Outer Tie Rod End Replacement .

    7. Object Number: 70106 Size: SH
  7. Connect the intermediate shaft lower coupling to the power steering gear. Refer to Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement in Steering Wheel and Column-Tilt.
  8. Connect the electrical connector for Magnesteer®.
  9. Connect the wiring harness clips to the crossmember.

    10. Object Number: 65353 Size: SH
  10. Install the power steering cooler to the crossmember.
  11. Connect the power steering cooler fitting to the power steering gear.

    12. Tighten
    Tighten the power steering cooler fitting to the power steering gear to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).


    Object Number: 65356 Size: SH
  12. Connect the power steering gear inlet hose (2) to the power steering gear.

    13. Hold the hose against the steering gear while tightening the fitting.

    Tighten
    Tighten the power steering gear inlet hose fitting to the power steering gear to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

  13. Remove the drain pan.
  14. Install the tire and wheel assemblies. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  15. Lower the vehicle.

    16. Object Number: 70108 Size: SH
  16. Install the intermediate shaft shield.

    17. Tighten
    Tighten the intermediate shaft shield clamp to 3.5 N·m (32 lb in).

  17. Refill the power steering fluid reservoir.
  18. Bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
  19. Check and adjust the front wheel toe setting. Refer to Front Toe Adjustment in Wheel Alignment.
  20. Perform the SWPS plausibility test. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Plausibility Test in ABS Brakes.