C 1500 Truck 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Steering Gear Seal: Service and Repair
STEERING GEAR STUB SHAFT SEALS AND BEARING REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 29810 Stub Shaft Seal Protector
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
2. Remove the adjuster plug lock nut (5) from the adjuster plug (4).
3. Remove the adjuster plug (4) from the gear assembly (1).
4. Remove the adjuster spring (3) and the rack bearing (2).
5. Remove the spool shaft boot (1) from the rack and pinion gear assembly.
6. Remove the retaining ring (2) from the valve bore of the rack and pinion gear assembly.
7. Remove the dust cover (4) from the bottom of the rack and pinion gear assembly.
8. Remove the hex lock nut (3) from the lower end of the pinion and valve assembly while holding the stub shaft with a 14 mm crowfoot wrench.
