2001 Oldsmobile Aurora Repair Question
Topics covered: Steering, Rack and pinion, Heat shield.
Mileage: No information provided.
Mileage: No information provided.
Asked on December 6, 2009
Replacing power steering pressure ho
Steering problem
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
Old hose is disconnected, heat shield, off, clamps removed, etc., But with all the bends in the steel lines, how do I get it off the car...or more importantly how do I thread the new one in place? right now, the fiitng are facing the back of the car and the 180 degree ben is towards the front.
2001 Oldsmobile Aurora 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic
Old hose is disconnected, heat shield, off, clamps removed, etc., But with all the bends in the steel lines, how do I get it off the car...or more importantly how do I thread the new one in place? right now, the fiitng are facing the back of the car and the 180 degree ben is towards the front.
Answer
Replied on December 6, 2009


It's complicated to take a short cut because it is not enough room, but could you raise the vehicle enough to 5 feet?
It may be possible to get your hands on the top to locate the treads.
If not, the only way will be to disconnect the rack and pinion from the steering column, making sure that the steering is in lock position to avoid damage to the clock spring.
Remove the steering gear mounting bolts.
Disconnect the tie rod end and rotate the rack and pinion at 90-degree front to make the treads visible.
Hope this help.