C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2002)
3. Turn the adjuster nut assembly (1) clockwise using J 42882 until 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.).
4. Place an index mark (1) on the steering gear housing (4) parallel with one of the holes (3) in the adjuster nut assembly (2).
5. Measure back counterclockwise 13 mm (1/2 inch) .
6. Place a second mark (2) on the steering gear housing (1).