K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2000)
1.2.
The teflon ring (2)
2. Insert J21552 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 (700 Gear) or 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 (700 Gear) or 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.
Steering Gear Check Valve Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
Important: Do not to damage the threads of the steering gear housing when removing the check valve.
Remove the check valve (1) from the steering gear housing (2) using a small screwdriver.
Assembly Procedure
