K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
the worm and the ball nut installed. If the torque is outside of this range, readjust or repair the steering gear assembly as required.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
13. To obtain the correct preload torque, adjust the over-center torque by turning the pitman shaft adjuster screw clockwise.
14. Add 0.7 - 1.1 Nm (6 - 10 inch lbs.) torque to the previously measured worm bearing preload torque.
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Tighten the adjuster lock nut to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.). Prevent the adjuster screw from turning while tightening the adjuster lock nut.
700 Gear
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the nut (3).
2. Remove the lock washer (2).
3. Clean the exposed end of the pitman shaft.
4. Clean the steering gear housing (1).
5. Use a wire brush to clean the pitman shaft splines.
6. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (1).
7. Remove the bolts (2).
8. Remove the nut.
9. Rotate the stub shaft (6) using a 12-point socket to center the steering gear (7).
Important: When removing the pitman shaft assembly, the pitman arm and its components may fall from the steering gear housing. Support the
pitman arm and its components while removing the pitman shaft assembly.
10. Remove the following items as an assembly:
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The side cover (8)
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The gasket (3)
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The pitman shaft (4)
