Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-393 6.5L DSL Turbo (1993)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Saginaw Integral Power Steering Gear
Removal/Installation
To remove gear assembly, disconnect pressure and return hoses from gear housing and cap both hoses and steering gear outlets to prevent foreign
material from entering system.
1.
Place front wheels in straight ahead position.
2.
Remove flexible coupling to steering shaft bolts.
3.
Mark position of pitman arm to pitman shaft and remove pitman shaft nut or pinch bolt, then pitman arm from shaft with a puller.
4.
Loosen steering gear and remove.
5.
Remove flexible coupling pinch bolt, then flexible coupling from steering gear wormshaft.
6.
Reverse procedure to install.
Disassembly
If broken components or foreign materials are found during disassembly of the gear, the hydraulic system should be inspected, cleaned and
flushed before service is complete.
The ball nut and control rings are not generally replaced unless cut or damaged. If replacing, inspect all mating parts for burrs, cracks, scratches or
damage. Replace or repair as needed.
Fig. 1 Exploded view of power steering gear