C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2000)
7. Install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut.
8. Hold the adjuster nut assembly in position to maintain alignment of the marks.
9. Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut using J 43435 and a torque wrench.
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Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (2) to 109 Nm (80 ft. lbs.).
10. Refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle to adjust the pitman shaft over-center preload.
Steering Gear Valve Replacement
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).