2004 DAEWOO LACETTI boot

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

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C – 15
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
4. Loosen the outer tie rod adjusting nut and remove
the outer tie rod by twisting it off the inner tie rod.
Installation Procedure
1. Reposition the adjusting nut to the marks on the
inner tie rod.
2. Install the outer tie rod by twisting it onto the inner
tie rod.
3. Connect the outer tie rod to the steering knuckle.
4. Perform a front toe adjustment. Refer to Section
2B, Wheel Alignment.
5. Tighten the adjusting nut.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod adjusting nut to 64 NSm (47
lb–ft).
6. Install the outer tie rod nut.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod nut to 50 NSm (37 lb–ft).
7. Install the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
DUST BOOT
Tools Required
KM–J–22610 Installer
Removal Procedure
1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
3. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to ”Outer Tie Rod”
in this section.
4. Remove the dust boot retaining clamps.
5. Remove the dust boot.

6C – 16IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Installation Procedure
1. Install the dust boot.
2. Install the tie rod end dust boot retaining clamp.
Install the cylinder end dust boot retaining clamp
with the installer KM–J–22610.
3. Install the outer tie rod. Refer to ”Outer Tie Rod” in
this section.
4. Install the wheel. Refer to Section 2E, Tires and
Wheels.
5. Lower the vehicle.
STRAIGHT–AHEAD CHECK
After all the necessary operations on the steering gear are
completed (removing and installing, disassembling and
assembling), check the exact straight–ahead position of
the steering in each case.
With the vehicle on the floor, place the steering wheel in
the straight–ahead position. Mark the centerline of both
tires on the floor. Turn the steering wheel all the way to the
right and mark the new centerline of both tires on the floor.

6C – 22IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
UNIT REPAIR
RACK AND PINION
Tools Required
KM–J–22610 Installer
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the rack and pinion steering assembly
from the vehicle. Refer to ”Rack and Pinion Assem-
bly” in this section.
2. Remove the valve and pinion assembly from the
rack and pinion steering assembly. Refer to ”Valve
and Pinion” in this section.
3. Remove the rack bearing assembly from the rack
and pinion steering assembly. Refer to ”Rack Bear-
ing” in this section.
4. Mark the threads on the inner tie rod to aid in re-
positioning the adjusting nut.
5. Loosen the adjusting nut and remove the outer tie
rod nut and the adjusting nut.
6. Remove the dust boot retaining clamps.
7. Remove the dust boot.

6C – 24IPOWER STEERING GEAR
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Assembly Procedure
Notice : Coat all the seals with power steering fluid to en-
sure proper sealing.
1. Install the rack, the bulkhead inner cylinder and the
bulkhead inner cylinder retaining ring.
Notice : To prevent the inner tie rods from loosening, use
Loctite® 242 (or equivalent) on both inner tie rod connec-
tions to secure them to the rack shaft.
Important : The right and left inner tie rods are unequal
in length. Be sure to install the correct inner tie rod on the
proper side of the power steering gear.
2. Firmly seat the inner tie rods against the rack and
tighten both ends simultaneously.
Tighten
Tighten the inner tie rods to 100 NSm (74 lb–ft).
3. Push the plastic retainer back onto the connection
between the inner tie rod and the power steering
gear rack.
4. Install the dust boot.

POWER STEERING GEAR 6C – 25
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
5. Install the cylinder end dust boot retaining clamps
with the installer KM–J–22610.
6. Install the tie rod end boot retaining clamps.
7. Reposition the adjusting nut to the marks on the
inner tie rod and install the outer tie rod by twisting
it onto the inner tie rod.
8. Perform a front toe adjustment. Refer to Section
2B, Wheel Alignment.
9. Tighten the adjusting nut.
Tighten
Tighten the outer tie rod adjusting nut to 64 NSm (47
lb–ft).
10. Install the rack bearing assembly into the rack and
pinion steering assembly. Refer to ”Rack Bearing”
in this section.
11. Install the valve and pinion assembly into the rack
and pinion steering assembly. Refer to ”Valve and
Pinion” in this section.
12. Install the rack and pinion steering assembly into
the vehicle. Refer to ”Rack and Pinion Assembly”
in this section.

9K – 2ISQUEAKS AND RATTLES
DAEWOO V–121 BL4
Glass Knock Coming From the Rear of the Vehicle When Driving
Over Bumps
ChecksAction
Check for an out–of–adjustment hatchback latch.S Test drive the vehicle in order to verify this condition.
S Loosen the latch nuts and adjust the latch downward.
Rattle Coming From Door
Checks Action
Check the door lock solenoid.S Remove the door trim panel and check if the sole-
noid is loose.
S Tighten the solenoid bolts.
Check for rattling electrical connectors inside the door trim
panel.S Tap on the trim panel and listen for a rattle.
S Remove the trim panel and wrap foam padding
around the connectors as required.
Squeak When Operating Doors
ChecksAction
Check for a lack of lubrication of the door hinge pins.S Operate the doors and listen for squeaks.
S Lubricate the door hinge pins with light oil and coat
with lithium grease.
Squeak Coming From Console When Shifting Manual Transaxle
(Condition Occurs In Cold Weather with a Cold Engine)
Checks Action
Check the manual transaxle control lever lower boot.S Move the control lever between gears and listen for
squeaks.
S Remove the floor console and replace the lower shift
boot or apply talcum powder to the lower shift boot.
Buzz From the Left Side of Instrument Panel
ChecksAction
Check for vibration of the fuse box cover against the instru-
ment panel side trim.S Tap on the cover with a finger and listen for a buzz.
S Apply 6.35 mm (0.250 inch) by 25.4 mm (1.00 inch)
felt pads to the side trim where the cover makes con-
tact.
Squeak Coming From Instrument Cluster Trim Plate
Checks Action
Check for rubbing of the cluster trim plate on the instru-
ment panel.S Test drive the vehicle in order to verify this condition.
S Remove the instrument cluster trim plate and install
felt tape to the edges.