C 3500 Truck 2WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2001)
1. Adjust the worm shaft and valve, refer to: Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle.
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) front 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 t3) is parallel with the side cover (2).
9. Align the master spline (5) on the pitman shaft (4) with the adjuster screw (1).
10. Place a torque wrench on the stub shaft (2) with the handle in the vertical position.
11. Rotate the stub shaft (2) 45 degrees from each side of the center of the stub shaft. The stub shaft (2) must rotate smoothly.
12. Record the worm bearing preload measured on or near the center (1). The recorded bearing preload must be 0.7 - 1.7 Nm (6 - 15 inch lbs.) with
