C 3500 HD Truck 2WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN F (2001)
1. Lubricate the new seals (1) with power steering fluid.
2. Apply a single layer of tape to the pitman arm shaft in order to avoid damaging the seals.
3. Install the seal.
4. Install the washer using the J 6219 in order to seat the seal.
The seal should be in far enough in order to install the snap ring.
5. Install the snap ring (3).
6. Center the steering wheel.
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Turn the wheel until the wheel stops.
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Turn the wheel in the opposite direction until the wheel stops, while counting the number of turns.
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Turn the wheel back 1/2 the number of turns in the previous step.
7. Install the dust seal (4).
8. Install the pitman shaft boot (5).
9. Install the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement.
10. Bleed the system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
