C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)
Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)
1. Adjust the worm shaft and valve.
2. Rotate the stub shaft (3) back and forth to drain the power steering fluid.
3. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (4).
4. Turn the pitman shaft adjuster screw (1) counterclockwise until the screw is fully extended.
5. Turn the pitman shaft adjuster screw (1) clockwise 1 full turn.
6. Rotate the stub shaft (3) from stop to stop using a 12-point socket while counting the number of turns.
7. Starting at either stop, turn the stub shaft (3) back half of the total number of turns. This is the center of the gear.
8. Make sure that the gear is centered by checking the following items:
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The flat on the stub shaft (3) faces upward.
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The flat on the stub shaft (3) is parallel with the side cover (2).
9. Align the master spline (5) on the pitman shaft (4) with the adjuster screw (1).
