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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 238 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)COMPONENT LOCATORPOWER STEERING GEAR DISASSEMBLED VIEW (RACK AND PINION)
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Power Steering Gear Disassembled View (Rack and Pinion)
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Power Steering Gear Disassembled View (Rack and Pinion)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Callout | Component Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Hexagon Torque Prevailing Nut |
| 2 | Tie Rod Seal |
| 3 | Outer Tie Road Assembly |
| 4 | Hexagon Jam Nut |
| 5 | Tie Rod End Clamp |
| 6 | Rack and Pinion Boot |
| 7 | Boot Clamp |
| 8 | Inner Tie Rod Assembly |
| 9 | Shock Dampener Ring |
| 10 | Adjuster Plug Lock Nut |
| 11 | Cylinder Line Assembly (RH) |
| 12 | Cylinder Line Assembly (LH) |
| 13 | O-Ring Seal |
| 14 | O-Ring Seal |
| 15 | Rack and Pinion Gear Assembly (Partial) |
| 16 | Needle Bearing Annulus Assembly |
| 17 | Seal Adapter |
| 18 | Retaining Ring |
| 19 | Spool Shaft Seal |
| 20 | Hexagon Lock Nut |
| 21 | Dust Cover |
| 22 | Shock Dampener Ring |
| 23 | Inner Tie Rod Assembly |
| 24 | Breather Tube |
| 25 | Boot Clamp |
| 26 | Rack and Pinion Boot |
| 27 | Tie Rod End Clamp |
| 28 | Hexagon Jam Nut |
| 29 | Outer Tie Rod Assembly |
| 30 | Tie Rod Seal |
| 31 | Hexagon Torque Prevailing Nut |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.