2004 DAEWOO LACETTI Rod

6A – 8IPOWER STEERING SYSTEM
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AND SYSTEM OPERATION
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
General Description
The power steering system consists of three components:
the power steering pump, the power steering fluid reser-
voir and the the power steering rack and pinion gear. The
power steering pump is a vane–type pump providing hy-
draulic pressure for the system and is powered by the en-gine. It draws on the power steering fluid reservoir, which
in turn is connected to the power steering gear. A pres-
sure–relief valve inside the flow control valve limits the
pump pressure. The power steering rack and pinion gear
has a rotary control valve which directs hydraulic fluid
coming from the power steering pump to one side or the
other side of the rack piston. The integral rack piston is at-
tached to the rack. The rack piston converts hydraulic
pressure to a linear force which moves the rack to the left
or the right. The force is then transmitted through the inner
and the outer tie rods to the steering knuckles, which turn
the wheels.

SECTION : 6C
POWER STEERING GEAR
CAUTION : Disconnect the negative battery cable before removing or installing any electrical unit or when a tool
or equipment could easily come in contact with exposed electrical terminals. Disconnecting this cable will help
prevent personal injury and damage to the vehicle. The ignition must also be in LOCK unless otherwise noted.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS6C–1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
General Specifications 6C–1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fastener Tightening Specifications 6C–2. . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIAL TOOLS6C–2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special Tools Table 6C–2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DIAGNOSIS6C–3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Rack and Pinion Steering Gear 6C–3. . . . . . . .
Power Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Bench
Testing 6C–5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Sensitive Power Steering System 6C–6. . . . . .
Speed Sensitive Power Steering System Operating
With Full Assist At All Times 6C–7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Sensitive Power Steering System Operating
with Decreased Assist At All Times 6C–9. . . . . . . . .
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR6C–11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ON–VEHICLE SERVICE 6C–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack and Pinion Assembly 6C–11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Outer Tie Rod 6C–14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dust Boot 6C–15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Straight–Ahead Check 6C–16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intermediate Shaft and Dash Seal 6C–17. . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Cylinder Lines 6C–20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Sensitive Power Steering Control
Module 6C–21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
UNIT REPAIR 6C–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack and Pinion 6C–22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stub Shaft Seals and Upper and Lower
Bearing 6C–26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack Bearing 6C–29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment 6C–30. . . . . . . . . . .
Valve and Pinion 6C–30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GENERAL DESCRIPTION AND SYSTEM
OPERATION6C–33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Rack and Pinion 6C–33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speed Sensitive Power Steering System 6C–33. . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationDescription
Capacity1.1 Liter (1.16 qt)
LubricantPower Steering Fluid DEXRON®–II or III

6C – 2IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
ApplicationNSmLb–FtLb–In
Adjuster Plug12–106
Adjuster Plug Locknut7556–
Control Module Bracket Bolts7–62
Dash Seal Retaining Ring Nuts7–62
Hydraulic Cylinder Line Fittings – Cylinder End2821–
Hydraulic Cylinder Line Fittings – Valve End1813–
Inner Tie Rod10074–
Intermediate Shaft Pinch Bolts2518–
Outer Tie Rod Adjusting Nut6447–
Outer Tie Rod Nuts5037–
Pinion Locknut3022–
Pinion Preload1–9
Steering Gear Inlet and Outlet Pipe Fittings2821–
Steering Gear Mounting Bracket Nuts and Bolts6044–
Transaxle Center Bracket–to–Engine Bolt8059–
SPECIAL TOOLS
SPECIAL TOOLS TABLE
KM–507–B
Ball Joint Remover
KM–J–26610
Installer
J–42459
Rack Guide Spring
Cap Wrench

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C – 3
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
DIAGNOSIS
POWER RACK AND PINION STEERING GEAR
Hissing Noise
ChecksAction
Check the intermediate shaft joints for looseness.Tighten the intermediate shaft joints.
Check the power steering hose for contact with other com-
ponents.Be sure the power steering hose is correctly fitted into the
hose clips.
Rattling Noise in Steering Gear
ChecksAction
Check the power steering hose for contact with the body.Be sure the power steering hose is correctly fitted into the
hose clips.
Check the steering gear for insufficient lubrication.Lubricate the steering gear.
Check the steering gear mounting for improper installa-
tion.Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts and bolts.
Check the outer tie rods for improper installation.Tighten the outer tie rod joints. Replace the outer tie rods.
Poor Return of Steering Wheel to Center
ChecksAction
Check the steering wheel for contact with the turn signal
housing.Adjust the turn signal housing.
Check the intermediate shaft joints for binding or loose-
ness.Replace the intermediate shaft.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper alignment.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the wheel alignment.Align the wheels.
Check the wheel bearings for wear or damage.Replace the wheel bearings.
Check the intermediate shaft joints for improper installa-
tion.Adjust the intermediate shaft between the steering gear
and the steering column.
Replace the intermediate shaft.
Check the outer tie rods and the ball joints for binding or
looseness.Tighten the tie rods and the ball joints. Replace the tie rods
and the ball joints.
Check the steering gear adjustments.Perform a straight–ahead check.
Check the steering column shaft seal for rubbing on the
shaft.Replace the dash seal.
Check the steering shaft bearings for binding.Replace the stub shaft bearings.
Momentary Increase in Effort When Turning the Wheel Quickly
ChecksAction
Check the power steering pump for internal leaks.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the hoses for damage or restricted flow.Replace the power steering hoses and/or pipes.
Check the power steering fluid level.Fill the power steering fluid reservoir.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper operation.Replace the power steering pump.

6C – 4IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Steering Surges or Jerks When Turning with Engine Running
ChecksAction
Check the power steering pump for insufficient pressure.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper operation.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump serpentine belt for slip-
page.Tighten the power steering serpentine belt.
Check for air contamination in the power steering system.Bleed the power steering system.
Steering Vibrates During Low Speed or Static Steering
ChecksAction
Check for air contamination in the power steering system.Bleed the power steering system.
Check the power steering pump serpentine belt for loose-
ness.Tighten the power steering serpentine belt.
Excessive Wheel Kickback or Loose Steering
ChecksAction
Check for air contamination in the power steering system.Bleed the power steering system.
Check the wheel bearings for wear or damage.Replace the wheel bearings.
Check the steering gear mounting for improper installa-
tion.Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket nuts and bolts.
Check the intermediate shaft joints for improper installa-
tion.Adjust the intermediate shaft between the steering gear
and the steering column.
Replace the intermediate shaft.
Check the outer tie rods and ball joints for looseness.Tighten the tie rods and the ball joints. Replace the tie rods
and the ball joints.
Hard Steering or Lack of Assist (Especially During Parking)
ChecksAction
Adjust the intermediate shaft between the steering gear
and the steering column. Replace the coupling flange.Adjust the steering coupling flange on the steering gear
and the steering column. Replace the coupling flange as
needed.
Check the power steering pump flow control valve for
sticking and improper installation.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump for insufficient pressure.Replace the power steering pump.
Check the power steering pump for internal leaks.Replace the power steering pump.
Check for a loose or a worn intermediate shaft.Tighten the intermediate shaft. Replace the intermediate
shaft as needed.
Check the power steering pump serpentine belt tension.Tighten the power steering serpentine belt.

6C – 12IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
9. Remove the outer tie rod nuts and disconnect the
tie rod ends from the strut assembly using the ball
joint remover KM–507–B.
10. Remove the crossmember assembly. Refer to Sec-
tion 2C, Front Suspension.
11. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle,
remove the transaxle center bracket. Refer to Sec-
tion 5A, Automatic Transaxle.
12. On vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle, re-
move the bolts securing the transaxle center brack-
et to the transaxle and the engine. Move the trans-
axle center bracket out of the way.
13. Remove the nuts and bolts from the steering gear
mounting bracket.
14. Remove the return line from the clip on the cross-
member.
15. Disconnect the rack and pinion assembly from the
crossmember assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the rack and pinion assembly on the cross-
member. The steering gear must be in a straight–
ahead position, and the steering wheel spokes
must be vertical and pointing to the left. Align the
marks on the shafts to ensure proper positioning.
Seat the stub shaft into the intermediate shaft.

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C – 13
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
2. Install the bolts and nuts on the steering gear
mounting bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear mounting bracket bolts and
nuts to 60 NSm (44 lb–ft).
3. Install the return line into the clip on the crossmem-
ber.
Tighten
Tightem the return line clip bolt to 8 NSm (71 lb–in).
4. On vehicles equipped with a manual transaxle,
position the transaxle center bracket in place and
install the bolts securing the bracket to the engine
and the transaxle.
Tighten
Tighten the transaxle center bracket–to–transaxle
bolts and the transaxle center bracket–to–engine bolt
to 80 NSm (59 lb–ft).
5. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transaxle,
install the transaxle center bracket. Refer to Section
5A, Automatic Transaxle.
6. Install the crossmember. Refer to Section 2C, Front
Suspension.
7. Connect the tie rod ends to the strut assembly.
8. Install the outer tie rod nuts.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod nuts to 50 NSm (37 lb–ft).

6C – 14IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
9. Install the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the lower intermediate shaft pinch bolt to 25
NSm (18 lb–ft).
10. Connect the power steering gear fluid inlet and out-
let pipe.
Tighten
Tighten the steering gear inlet and outlet pipe fitting
to 28 NSm (21 lb–ft).
11. Perform a front toe adjustment. Refer to Section
2B, Wheel Alignment.
12. Install the wheels. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
13. Lower the vehicle.
14. Do a straight–ahead check. Refer to ”Straight–
Ahead Check” in this section.
Notice : When adding fluid or making a complete fluid
change, always use power steering fluid DEXRON®–II or
III or equivalent. Failure to use the proper fluid will cause
hose and seal damage and fluid leaks.
15. Refill the power steering system and check for
leaks. If leaks are found, correct the cause of the
leak and bleed the system. Refer to Section 6A,
Power Steering System.
16. Connect the negative battery cable.
OUTER TIE ROD
Tools Required
KM–507–B Ball Joint Remover
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
2. Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in re-
positioning the adjusting nut.
3. Remove the outer tie rod nut and disconnect the
outer tie rod from the steering knuckle using the
ball joint remover KM–507–B.