Diplomat V8-318 5.2L VIN K 2-bbl (1982)
by blowing air pressure into ferrule chamber. Make sure passage from ferrule chamber to upper reaction chamber is unobstructed.
Column Jacket Support, Assembly
Fig. 8 Installing worm shaft upper oil seal
Install worm shaft upper oil seal with sealing lip toward bearing. Tool C-3650 should be used to drive seal until tool bottoms on casting to obtain
proper compression of rubber seal. Lubricate reaction seal and install in groove in face of column jacket support with flat side of seal out.
Cylinder Head
Fig. 9 Removing reaction ring from cylinder head
Fig. 10 Removing cylinder head seal
DISASSEMBLE
Remove two O-rings in outer grooves in head. Remove O-ring in groove in face of cylinder head with air pressure into oil hole located in groove
between two O-ring grooves. Replace cylinder head seal if necessary. Check oil passage in ferrule for obstruction. Check lands of cylinder head for
burrs.
ASSEMBLE
Lubricate and install two large O-rings in grooves on head. Install lower reaction seal in groove in face of head. The small O-ring for ferrule groove
should be installed after worm shaft bearing preload has been established, otherwise O-ring will be damaged by reaction springs.
Steering Valve
