Caprice V8-265 4.3L VIN W MFI (1995)
Fig. 13 Overcenter Rotational Torque Inspection
1. Rotate stub shaft back and forth to drain fluid.
2. Turn pitman shaft adjuster screw counterclockwise until fully extended, then turn back one full turn, Fig. 11.
3. Rotate stub shaft from stop to stop and count the turns.
4. Starting at either stop, turn the stub shaft back one-half the total number of turns.
5. When the gear is centered, the flat on stub shaft should face upward and be parallel with side cover and master spline on pitman shaft should be
inline with adjuster screw, Fig. 12.
6. Rotate stub shaft 45 ° each side of center using a torque wrench with handle in vertical position, Fig. 13, record the highest drag torque measured
on or near center.
7. Adjust overcenter drag torque by loosening adjuster locknut and turning the pitman shaft adjuster screw clockwise until correct drag tightness is
obtained. On new steering gears (under 400 miles) add 5-11 inch lbs. to previously measured worm bearing preload. Do not exceed total preload
of 18 inch lbs. On used steering gears (400 miles or more) add 4-5 inch lbs. to previously measured worm bearing preload. Do not exceed total
gear preload of 13 inch lbs.
8. Hold adjuster screw and torque adjuster locknut to 22 ft. lbs.
