C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN R (1997)
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Tool Required:
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J 8947 Rack Piston Teflon Ring Compressor
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J 21332 Rack Piston Arbor
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Or Equivalents
DISASSEMBLE
NOTE: Remove or disconnect the steering gear from vehicle.
1. Pitman shaft and side cover.
2. Housing end plug. Turn stub shaft counterclockwise until the rack piston (26) begins to come out of the housing (20).
3. Rack piston plug (27). Insert J 21552 into bore of rack piston (26). Hold J 21552 tightly against worm shaft while turning the stub shaft
counterclockwise. The rack piston (26) will be forced onto J 21552 and hold the rack piston balls (25) in place.
4. Rack piston (26), rack piston balls (25), and J 21552 together from housing (20).
5. Valve.
