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Assembly Procedure

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  1. If disassembled, reassemble the valve assembly in the following manner:
    1. Alternatively 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: Reassembling Steering Gear Valve
      G01217225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. 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 Valve Body
    G01217226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. If necessary, install the stub shaft to the valve spool in the following manner:
    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 3: Installing Stub Shaft To Valve Spool
      G01217227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. 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.
  5. Install the thrust support assembly. Refer to Steering Gear Thrust Support Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear) .
    Fig 4: Installing Stub Shaft & Valve Assembly To Worm Shaft
    G01217228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.