Buick Regal: Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front tire and wheel assembly.
- Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Procedure
Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the
steering linkage
inner tie rod.
NOTE:
Do NOT tighten the steering linkage inner tie rod nut during installation.
Tighten the nut after adjusting the front toe.
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Nut
CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten
First Pass: 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Final Pass: (30 - 45 degrees)
- Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod
CAUTION:
Do not free the ball stud by using a pickle fork or a wedge-type tool.
Damage to the seal or bushing may result.Procedure
- Use the CH-24319 - B Universal Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
to separate
the steering linkage outer tie rod from the steering knuckle.
- Clean the tapered surface of the steering knuckle.
- Inspect the steering linkage inner tie rod for bent or damaged
threads. If necessary,
replace the steering linkage inner tie rod. Steering Linkage Inner Tie
Rod
Replacement
- Install the front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal
and
Installation
- Measure and adjust the front toe. Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel
Angle
and/or Front Toe Adjustment
Special Tools
CH-24319 - B Universal Steering Linkage and Tie Rod Puller
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
STEERING GEAR BOOT REPLACEMENT
Preliminary Procedure
Steering Linkage Outer Tie Rod Replacement.
- Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Nut
Procedure
Place match marks on the steering linkage inner tie rod nut and the
steering linkage
inner tie rod.
- Steering Gear Boot Outer Clamp
- Steering Gear Boot Inner Clamp
Procedure
- Cut the steering gear boot inner clamp.
DISCARD the clamp.
- Use the DT-35910 pliers to install the NEW steering gear boot inner
clamp.
NOTE:
Position the NEW steering gear boot inner clamp on the steering gear
boot before installing the boot on the steering gear.
Special Tools
DT-35910 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
Equivalent regional tools:Special Tools
- Steering Gear Boot
Procedure
- After removing the steering gear boot, inspect the steering linkage
inner tie rod
for evidence of corrosion or contamination. If corrosion or
contamination is
evident, replace the steering gear.
- Install the steering gear boot and ensure the boot is seated in the
assembly groove
of the steering gear before installing the steering gear boot clamps.
STEERING GEAR HEAT SHIELD REPLACEMENT
- Steering Gear Heat Shield Bolt[3x]
CAUTION:
Fastener Caution
Tighten
9N.m (80 lb in)
- Steering Gear Heat Shield
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Removal Procedure
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage many solid-state
electrical
components. ESD susceptible components may or may not be labeled with
the ESD symbol. Handle all electr
Removal Procedure
CAUTION: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage many solid-state
electrical
components. ESD susceptible components may or may not be labeled with
the ESD symbol. Handle all electr
POWER STEERING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (ELECTRONIC POWER
STEERING)
K43 - K43 Power Steering Control Module
K17 - K17 Electronic Brake Control Module
P16 - P16 Instrument Cluster
B137 - B137
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Removal Procedure
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift the transmission control lever into Reverse position.
3.
Gently release the transmission control lever boot bezel (1) at the front.
Unclip 6 retainers (arrows), using a
flat bladed tool.
4. Pull the transmission control lever boot bezel up to
SPECIAL TOOLS
DT - 113 - 2 - A
J - 03289-20
KM - 113-2-A
Holding Fixture
DT-305-1
J-42176
KM-305-1
Driver Handle
DT - 26941
J - 26941
Bushing and Bearing
Remover - 3 - 4 in.
DT - 29369 - 1
J - 29369 - 1
Bushing and Bearing
Remover
DT - 36842
J - 36842
Transaxle Holding
Fixture
DT - 36850
J - 36