Express 1/2 Ton Van V8-5.7L VIN R (1999)
1. Lubricate the O-ring seal (3) with power steering fluid.
2. Install the O-ring seal (3) into the steering gear housing (5).
3. Install the plug (2).
4. Install the retaining ring (1). Ensure that the retaining ring open end is approximately 25 mm (1 inch) from the access hole in the steering gear
housing (5).
Steering Gear Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Remove the thrust support assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Thrust Support Replacement - Off Vehicle.
2. Remove the stub shaft (1) and the valve assembly (2) from the thrust support assembly.
3. If necessary, remove the stub shaft (1) from the valve assembly (2) in the following manner:
3.1.
Tap the stub shaft (1) lightly on a wood block in order to loosen the shaft cap.
3.2.
Pull the shaft cap and the valve spool out from valve body (2) 6 mm (1/4 inch).
3.3.
Disengage the stub shaft pin (3) from the hole in the valve spool (4).
4. If the valve assembly needs repair, disassemble the valve in the following manner:
