1999 Pontiac Grand Am rack and pinion

1999 PONTIAC GRAND AM
75,491 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LINDA KAY
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Does rack and pinion have to be replace. Does ths cause the oil light to come on frequently if the oil /oil filter has been changed?
Sep 10, 2008 at 10:22 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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You can buy a remaned. rack, check parts link in this thread. The steering on a car with rack an pinion should be tight, no play, if there is play it could be worn tie rod (inner or outer).

The oil light has nothing to do with the rack. Have the oil pressure checked with a mechanical gauge.
Sep 12, 2008 at 5:59 AM
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