Manual Steering Gears - (GEMMER/ROSS) Cam & Lever: Overhaul: Reassembly

Install oil seal(s) making sure seal rests squarely on counterbore. Install bearings and snap rings on cam assembly. Install cam assembly in housing taking care not to damage seal. Install top cover and shim pack. Check cam bearing preload and adjust as necessary. See ADJUSTMENTS .
Lubricate cam follower and roller bearings. Place cam follower in lever shaft and insert bearings (lower row first). Install concave washer (dished side next to bearings), new external lock washer and nut. Tighten nut so rolling torque is 2.5-3.5 INCH pounds and bend one tang of lock washer against nut. On single cam follower assemblies, slide spring seat (with flanged side against casting), spring and washer on lever shaft.
Lubricate lever shaft and install into housing taking care not to damage seal. Loosen lever shaft adjusting screw and install side cover and gasket to housing. Turn lever shaft adjusting screw in while checking for backlash. See ADJUSTMENTS . Tighten adjusting screw lock nut. On vehicles with solid column, assemble jacket tube with clamp collar and tighten clamp. Install pitman arm to lever shaft.