STEER IN G
9 -6 3
Installation
CAUTION:
See the CAUTION on page 1 of
this section regarding the fasteners referred to
in steps 3 and 4.
1. Install pitman arm on pitman shaft, lining up the
marks made upon removal.
CAUTION:
If a clamp type pitman arm is used,
spread the pitman arm just enough, with a
wedge, to slip arm onto pitman shaft. Do not
spread pitman arm more than required to slip
over pitman shaft with hand pressure. Do not
hammer or damage to steering gear may result.
Be sure to install the hardened steel washer
before installing the nut.
2. Make sure that threads on ball studs and in ball
stud nuts are clean and smooth. Check condition of
ball stud seals; replace if necessary.
NOTE: If threads are not clean and smooth,
ball studs may turn in sockets when
attempting to tighten nut.
3. Install pitman shaft nut or pitman arm clamp bolt
and torque to specifications.
4. Position ball stud onto pitman arm or relay rod.
Install nut and torque to specifications.
5. Install cotter pin.
NOTE: Never back off nut to align cotter pin,
always tighten nut to next slot that lines up
with hole in stud.
6. Lubricate ball studs.
7. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
Steering Connecting Rod
Removal
1. Remove cotter pins from ball studs and remove
castellated nuts.
2. Remove ball studs from steering arm and pitman
arm boss with a heavy hammer and striking other
side of boss with lighter hammer (similar to method
shown in figure. 103).
Installation
CAUTION:
See the CAUTION on page 1 of
this section regarding the fasteners referred to
in step 3.
For procedure concerning adjustment of connecting rod
and steering wheel and gear high point centering. see
page 25.
1. Make sure that threads on ball studs and in ball
stud nuts are clean and smooth. Check condition of
ball stud seals - replace if necessary.
NOTE: If threads are not clean and smooth,
ball studs may turn in connecting rod when
attempting to tighten nut.
Fig. 104B—Adjustable Connecting Rod Assembly K
Series
2. Install ball studs in steering arm and pitman arm.
Be sure to install the long end of the connecting rod
assembly to the pitman arm.
3. Install ball stud nuts and torque to specifications.
NOTE: Never back off nut to align cotter pin,
always tighten nut to next slot that lines up
with hole in stud.
4. Install cotter pins and lubricate ball studs.
NOTE: For proper alignment and orientation
of connecting rod clamps see figure 104B.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Power Steering Gear
Removal
1. Disconnect hoses at gear. When hoses are
disconnected, secure ends in raised position to
prevent drainage of oil. Cap or tape the ends of the
hoses to prevent entrance of dirt.
2. Install two plugs in gear fittings to prevent entrance
of dirt.
3. Remove the flexible coupling to steering shaft
flange bolts (G, C and K models) or the lower
universal joint pinch bolt (P models). Mark the
relationship of the universal yoke to the stub shaft.
4. Mark the relationship of the pitman arm to the
pitman shaft. Remove the pitman shaft nut or
pitman arm pinch bolt and then remove the pitman
arm from the pitman shaft using Puller J-6632 (fig.
48).
5. Remove the steering gear to frame bolts and
remove the gear assembly.
LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
Summary of Contents for Light Duty Truck 1973
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Page 115: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L HEATER AND AIR CONDITIONING 1A 89...
Page 123: ...BODY 1B 3 Fig 6 Typical 06 Van LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 149: ...BODY 1B 29 Fig 84 Body Mounting 06 Fig 85 Body Mounting 14 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
Page 171: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 2 Frame Horizontal Checking Typical FRAME 2 3...
Page 173: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE M A N U A L Fig 4 10 30 Series Truck Frame FRAME 2 5...
Page 174: ...2 6 FRAME LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 5 Underbody Reference Points G Van...
Page 185: ...FRONT SUSPENSION 3 11 Fig 16 Toe out on Turns LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 378: ...LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL Fig 37L K Series Engine Front Mount 6 42 ENG INE...
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Page 456: ...6M 32 ENGINE FUEL Fig K15 Accelerator Controls G Van L 6 LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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Page 833: ...PUMP ASSEMBLY STEERING GEAR TYPICAL SMALL V8 TYPICAL LARGE V8 STEERING 9 67...
Page 861: ...STEERING 9 95 Fig 134 Power Steering Pump Leakage LIGHT DUTY TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL...
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