C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
2. Insert J 21552 into the bore of the rack piston while turning the worm shaft counterclockwise.
3. The turning of the worm shaft forces the rack piston onto J21552. The rack piston balls remain in place.
4. Install the rack piston (1) to the worm shaft from using J 8947 to compress the seals.
5. Install the stub shaft housing assembly. Refer to Stub Shaft Housing Replacement.
6. Refer to Pitman Shaft Seals and Bearing Replacement - Off Vehicle (670 Gear) to install the pitman seals and bearings.
7. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (670 Gear) to install the pitman shaft and side cover assembly.
8. Adjust the steering gear.
Rack Piston and Worm Shaft Replacement-Off Vehicle (700 Gear)
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
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Tools Required
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J 21552 Rack Piston Arbor
1. Remove the pitman shaft and side cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear).
2. Remove the housing end plug (1). Refer to Steering Gear Housing End Plug Replacement - Off Vehicle.
3. Turn the stub shaft counterclockwise until the rack piston (2) begins to come out of the steering gear housing.
4. Remove the rack piston plug (1).
5. Insert J 21552 into the bore of the rack piston (2).
6. Hold J 21552 tightly against the worm shaft while turning the stub shaft counterclockwise.
Turning the stub shaft forces the race piston (2) onto J21552. The rack piston balls remain in place.
