Bravada V6-4.3L VIN W (1997)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
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.
Aligning The Stub Shaft
5. Rotate the stub shaft (40) from stop to stop, using a 12-point socket, and count the number of turns.
6. Starting at either stop, turn the stub shaft (40) back 1/2 the total number of turns. This is the "center" the gear.
Aligning Pitman Shaft Master Spline
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When the gear is centered, the flat on the stub shaft (40) should face upward and be parallel with the side cover (7) and the master spline on the
pitman shaft should be in line with the adjuster screw.
