C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-4.8L VIN V (2000)
2.2. Insert the pin.
2.3. The notch in the stub shaft cap (1) must fully engage the valve body pin (2). Seat the stub shaft cap against the valve body shoulder.
2.4. Alternately install the O-ring seals and the teflon rings to the valve body.
2.5. Lubricate the O-ring seals and the teflon rings with power steering fluid.
3. Install the stub shaft (7) and valve assembly (6) to the worm shaft (5). Ensure the pin fits in the worm shaft to the slot in the valve assembly.
4. Install the thrust support assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Thrust Support Replacement - Off Vehicle.
5. Refer to Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle to adjust the thrust bearing preload.
6. Refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle to adjust the pitman shaft over-center sector.
Stub Shaft Housing Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
Notice: Replace the housing if the stub shaft housing, seal or bearing are damaged.
1. Remove the stub shaft housing bolts (5) from the stub shaft housing (4).
2. Remove the stub shaft housing (4) from the steering gear.
3. Remove the stub shaft housing O-rings (2) (3) from the steering gear.
4. Remove the retaining ring (1) from the steering gear.
Assembly Procedure