Assembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 GMC Sierra, 2004 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2004 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2004 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If disassembled, reassemble the valve assembly in the following manner:
1. Alternately install the valve body teflon rings (5) and the O-ring seals (4).
2. Install the valve spool O-ring seal (2) to the valve spool (1).
3. Lubricate the valve spool (1) and O-ring seal (2) with power steering fluid.
Fig 1: Exploded View Of Valve Assembly (700 Gear)
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Simultaneously push and rotate the valve spool (2) into the valve body (1) until the hole (3) in the valve spool (2) for the stub shaft pin is accessible from the opposite end of the valve body (1).

Fig 2: Installing Valve Spool Into The Valve Body (700 Gear)
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If necessary, install the stub shaft to the valve spool in the following manner:
Lubricate the stub shaft assembly (3).

Fig 3: Installing The Stub Shaft To The Valve Spool (700 Gear)
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1. Insert the stub shaft (3) into the valve spool.
2. Insert the pin.
3. The notch in the cap (1) must fully engage the valve body pin (2). Seat the cap against the valve body shoulder.
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.

Fig 4: Install The Stub Shaft And Valve Assembly To The Worm Shaft (700 Gear)
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Install the thrust support assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Thrust Support Replacement - Off Vehicle .