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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Install the needle bearing (2) to the steering gear housing (1) using theJ 6278  .
    Fig 1: Installing The Needle Bearing To The Steering Gear Housing (700 Gear)
    GM322096Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Coat the double lip seal (2) and the washer (3) with grease.
    Fig 2: Installing The Double Lip Seal And Backup Washer (700 Gear)
    GM322084Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Install the double lip seal (2).
  4. Install the backup washer (3).
  5. Install the retaining ring using theJ 4245  .
    Fig 3: View Of Dust Seal & Retaining Ring (700 Gear)
    GM322069Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    6. IMPORTANT: Do not install the lock washer and nut until complete installation of the pitman arm and its components have been installed. Do not adjust the pitman shaft until all components have been installed on the steering gear housing.
  6. Install the pitman shaft and the side cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (670 Gear)  or Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear) .
  7. Install the dust seal (1).
  8. Install the pitman shaft boot (2).
    Fig 4: Installing Pitman Arm (700 Gear)
    GM740397Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install the pitman arm (3) to the steering gear (1).
  10. Install the lock washer (4).
    11. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.
  11. Install the nut (5).

    Tighten:  Tighten the pitman arm nut to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).

  12. Refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle  to adjust the pitman shaft.
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