K 2500 Truck 4WD V8-6.5L DSL Turbo VIN S (1998)
5. Place an index mark on housing (20) even with one of the holes in the adjuster nut (65).
6. Measure back counterclockwise 13 mm (1/2 inch) and place a second mark on housing (20).
7. Turn adjuster nut (65) counterclockwise until hole in adjuster nut (65) is aligned with the second mar on the housing (20).
8. Install coupling shield ret. and lock nut (48).
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Tighten the coupling shield ret. and lock lock nut (48) to 109 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) using a drift in a notch.
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Hold adjuster nut (65) to maintain alignment of the marks.
9. Install steering gear.
Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload
1. Remove steering gear from vehicle.
2. Rotate stub shaft back and forth to drain power steering fluid.
3. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (8).
4. Turn the pitman shaft adjuster screw counterclockwise until fully extended, then turn clockwise 1 full turn.
