Firebird V8-305 5.0L (1982)
Install Pitman Shaft Gear & Side Cover
1.
Install stub shaft flange and turn steering worm until center groove of rack-piston is aligned with center of pitman shaft needle bearings.
2.
Install new side cover O-ring.
3.
Install pitman shaft gear so that center tooth of gear meshes with center groove of rack-piston. Make sure side cover O-ring is in place before
pushing cover against housing.
4.
Install and tighten side cover screws.
Install Stub Shaft Flange
Rotate stub shaft slightly over two complete turns from either extreme right or left turn. This will place gear in center position, which will place torsion
bar pin through stub shaft in a straight up and down position. Rotate flange so the bolt with the large head is in top position. Visually align the block
tooth in the serrations of the flange with the torsion bar pin and install flange on stub shaft. Tighten flange clamping bolt.
Subassemblies, Install
Fig. 27 Installing adjuster plug
Fig. 28 Installing rack-piston seal compressor
1.
Position gear housing in vise with adjuster plug end facing up.
2.
Lubricate worm shaft, lower thrust bearing and races with power steering fluid, then position thrust bearing and race on worm.
3.
Align valve body drive pin on worm with narrow pin slot on valve body. Be sure O-ring seal between valve body and worm head is installed.
