K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1998)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
On-Vehicle Service
Steering Gear Replacement
REMOVAL
NOTE: Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
Remove or disconnect the following:
1. Hoses from the steering gear. Cap or tape the ends of the hoses and gear fittings to prevent the entrance of dirt.
2. Shield (27).
3. Lower clamp bolt (16). Draw alignment marks on the clamp (15) and the steering shaft (22) before removing the clamp.
4. Clamp (15) from the steering shaft (22).
5. Pitman arm.
6. Bolts (25) and washers (26).
7. Steering gear (12).
INSTALLATION
Install or connect the following:
1. Steering gear (12).
2. Washers (26) and bolts (25).
3. Pitman arm.
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Tighten
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Bolts (25) to 135 Nm (100 ft. lbs.).
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Pitman arm to pitman shaft nut to 285 Nm (215 ft. lbs.).
4. Clamp (15) to the steering shaft. Make sure the alignment marks line up.
5. Clamp bolt (16). Tighten (16) to 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.).
6. Shield
7. Hoses (50 and 51). Tighten the hose connection to 28 Nm (20 ft. lbs.).
