GMC C Series 1993, Repair Manual

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POWER STEERING GEAR UNIT REPAIR 3B1A-7
Inspect
• Spacer (24) for wear or cracks.
• Races (23, 21) for wear or scoring.
• Adjuster plug (19) threads for wear.
• Bearing (22) for wear or scoring.
• Needle bearing (18) for wear, pitting, or
scoring (see Figure 14). Replace if necessary.
Assemble
Tools required:
J 8524-1 Bearing Installer
J 7079-2 Driver
J 4245 Internal Snap Ring Pliers
1. New needle bearing (18), if required.
• Place the new bearing over tools J 8524-1
and J 7 0 7 9 -2 with the manufacturer’s
ID against the tool. Place a block of wood
under the adjuster plug (19) then press the
bearing into the adjuster plug until it bottoms
(see Figure 15).
• Lubricate seal (17) with power steering fluid.
2. Seal (17), use tool J 8524-1 (see Figure 16).
3. Dust seal (16).
Figure 14 Needle Bearing Inspection