Assembly Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Safari and 2002 Chevrolet Astro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

If disassembled, reassemble the valve assembly d 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: Identifying Steering Gear Valve Assembly Components
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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).
If necessary, install the stub shaft to the valve spool in the following manner:
Lubricate the stub shaft assembly (3).
1. Insert the stub shaft (3) into the valve spool.
2. Insert the pin.
  Important: Make sure that the shaft cap notch (1) is mated with the valve body pin before installing the valve body into the steering gear assembly.
3. The notch in the cap (1) must fully engage the valve body pin (2). Seat the cap against the valve body shoulder.
Fig 2: Engaging Notch In Cap To Valve Body Pin
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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 3: Installing Stub Shaft & Valve Assembly To Worm Shaft

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Install the thrust support assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Thrust Support Replacement - Off Vehicle .