C 1500 Truck 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (2001)
1. Remove the nut (3).
2. Remove the lock washer (2).
3. Clean the exposed end of the pitman shaft.
4. Clean the steering gear housing (1).
5. Use a wire brush to clean the pitman shaft splines.
Important: The pitman shaft will not clear the housing if it is not centered.
6. To center the stub shaft:
6.1.
Rotate the stub shaft (1) with a wrench from stop to stop.
6.2.
Count the number of turns.
6.3.
Rotate the stub shaft back 1/2 of the total amount of turns.