OEM 2007 Chrysler Pacifica Rack And Pinion

2007 Chrysler Pacifica Rack And Pinion Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to Service and Repair a Rack and Pinion Steering System on 2007 Chrysler Pacifica?

  A: For servicing or repairing the rack and pinion, make sure the front wheels point forward and that the steering wheel is secured in place with a locking holder. Disconnect the negative battery cable and shut it off, then open the cap on the power steering fluid reservoir and suck out most of the fluid with a siphon pump. Elevate the vehicle and loosen and remove the nuts from the wheel well assembly on every side. If you are transferring outer tie rods to a new rack and pinion, first loosen the tie rod jam nuts on both of the ends. Release the outer tie rod from the steering knuckle by yanking the rod end bolt with one hand while using a wrench to unscrew the knuckle nut. Use Remover, Special Tool C-3894-A, to take out each outer tie rod end attached to the steering knuckle. To remove the intermediate shaft extension from the power steering rack and pinion shaft, insert Remover, Special Tool 6831A, through the roll pin, screw on the knurled nut and turn the hex nut to pull the pin out of the shafts. Remove the rack and pinion shaft connector by sliding the intermediate shaft extension. Unfasten the return hose tube nut, remove the return hose and then remove the pressure hose after unfastening the tube for the pressure hose on the power steering rack and pinion. Use your hands to turn the rack and pinion tie rods all the way to the left until you feel the inner stopper. For cars with a 4.0L engine, undo the screws at the heat shield in front of the rack and pinion, the right stabilizer bar retainer bolts and remove the retainer along with the heat shield. Remove the last two power steering rack and pinion bolts and gently swing it up at the top, making sure it slides out past the left wheel. If needed, slide all the way back the outer tie rods after having them on the inner tie rod threads and remember the number of turns they have made in the process.