K 1500 Truck 4WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2001)
1. Rotate the stub shaft back and forth in order to drain the power steering fluid.
2. Remove the coupling shield retainer and the locknut from the steering gear housing using J 43435 and a torque wrench.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
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).
