V 3500 P/U 4WD V8-379 6.2L DSL (1988)
Fig. 4 Adjuster plug removal
1.
Install connectors using valve connector installer tool J-6217 or equivalent, Fig. 8.
2.
Lubricate 24 balls with power steering fluid, then install alternately by color into rack piston, Fig. 9. Use ball retainer tool J-21552 or equivalent,
Fig. 2, to hold balls inside.
3.
Install balls in ball guide alternately by color, retain in guide with petroleum jelly. Fig. 10.
4.
Connect ball guide, clamp and screws to rack piston.
5.
Lubricate stub shaft, valve spool and seals with power steering fluid, then install into valve body.
6.
Connect valve body, seal, worm shaft, races and roller bearing.
7.
Install seal on adjuster plug, then needle bearing in adjuster plug using J-8524-1 and J-7079-2 or equivalent. Fig. 11.
8.
Install seal, washer and retaining ring in adjuster plug. Retainer projections must not extend beyond washer when retainer ring is seated.
Washer must rotate freely.
9.
Install worm shaft and valve assembly into gear housing.
10.
Install adjuster plug into gear housing using spanner wrench tool J-7624 or equivalent, Fig. 4.
