K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.3L VIN T (1999)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment (Off Vehicle)
1. Rotate the stub shaft (3) back and forth to drain the power steering fluid.
2. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (4).
3. Turn the pitman shaft adjuster screw (1) counterclockwise until the screw is fully extended.
4. Turn the pitman shaft adjuster screw (1) clockwise 1 full turn.
5. Rotate the stub shaft (3) from stop to stop using a 12-point socket while counting the number of turns.
6. Starting at either stop, turn the stub shaft (3) back half of the total number of turns. This is the center of the gear.
7. 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).
8. Align the master spline (5) on the pitman shaft (4) with the adjuster screw (1).
9. Place a torque wrench on the stub shaft (2) with the handle in the vertical position.
10. Rotate the stub shaft (2) 45 degrees from each side of the center of the stub shaft. The stub shaft (2) must rotate smoothly.
