Corvette V8-350 5.7L (1982)
Power Steering Valve: Service and Repair
Ball Stud Seal, Replace
Fig. 10 Power steering control valve and adapter, exploded view. 1982 Corvette
Fig. 11 Control valve ball stud seal replacement. 1982 Corvette
In servicing the control valve, refer to Fig. 10. To replace the ball stud seal, refer to Fig. 11 and proceed as follows:
1.
Remove pitman arm with a suitable puller.
2.
Remove clamp by removing nut, bolt and spacer. If crimped type clamp is used, straighten clamp end and pull clamp and seal off end of stud.
3.
Install new seal and clamp over stud so lips on seal mate with clamp. (A nut and bolt attachment type clamp replaces the crimped type for service).
4.
Center the ball stud, seal and clamp in opening in adapter housing, then install spacer, bolt and nut.