Express 1/2 Ton Van V6-4.3L VIN W (1999)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Off Vehicle Service
Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle
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Tools Required
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J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket
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J 43435 Adjuster Lock Nut Wrench
1. Rotate the stub shaft back and forth in order to drain the power steering fluid.
2. Remove the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut from the steering gear housing using J 43435 and a torque wrench.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
3. Turn the adjuster nut assembly (1) clockwise using J42882until the adjuster nut assembly (1) and the thrust support assembly (2) are firmly
bottomed in the steering gear housing (3).
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Tighten the adjuster nut assembly (1) to 28 - 31 Nm (20 - 23 ft. lbs.).
