Electra V8-350 5.7L DSL (1983)
Fig. 13 Pitman shaft seals & bearing. Model 605
DISASSEMBLE
1.
Remove preload adjuster nut. Preload adjusting nut has a lefthand thread.
2.
Center gear by rotating stub shaft, then remove side cover snap ring, pitman shaft, side cover, O-ring seal and spring.
3.
Remove locknut, adjuster plug and O-ring seal, then the lower thrust bearing assembly, Fig. 10.
4.
Push stub shaft to remove rack piston and valve assembly.
5.
Remove stub shaft snap ring, dust seal and shaft seal, then the needle bearing and upper thrust bearing, if necessary, Figs. 11 and 12.
6.
Remove pitman shaft snap ring, dust seal, washer and oil seal, then the needle bearing, if necessary, Fig. 13.
Fig. 14 Valve & worm removed from rack. Model 605
Fig. 15 Valve & worm disassembled. Model 605