Suburban 3/4 Ton 4WD V8-305 5.0L (1986)
Fig. 10 Stub shaft seals & snap ring. Model 605
Fig. 11 Stub shaft bearing removal. Model 605
Fig. 12 Pitman shaft seals & bearings. Model 605
1.
Remove preload adjuster nut.
Preload adjusting nut has a left hand 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. 9.
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. 10 and 11.
6.
Remove pitman shaft snap ring, dust seal, washer and oil seal, then the needle bearing, if necessary,
Fig. 12.
Disassemble Rack Piston, Valve & Worm Assembly
