K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-6.6L DSL Turbo VIN 1 (2001)
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Tighten the rack piston plug to 150 Nm (111 ft. lbs.).
20. Install the housing end plug. Refer to Steering Gear Housing End Plug Replacement - Off Vehicle.
Important: Do not adjust the pitman shaft until all components are installed onto the steering gear housing.
21. Install the pitman shaft seals and bearing. Refer to Pitman Shaft Seals and Bearing Replacement - Off Vehicle.
22. To adjust the steering gear; refer to:
22.1.
Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle.
22.2.
Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment- Off Vehicle.
700 Gear
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Tools Required
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J 6278 Pitman Shaft Bearing Remover and Installer
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J 4245 Internal Snap Ring Pliers
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the pitman shaft and the side cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle.
2. Remove the pitman arm (3) from the steering gear (1).
3. Remove the pitman shaft boot (2).
4. Remove the dust seal (1).
5. Remove the retaining ring using the J 4245.
