FAQ for Steering Gearbox Repair
Q: What is the adjustment process for the steering gear rack bearing preload?
A:
You will need to turn the adjuster plug clockwise until it bottoms out and turn the plug back 50-70 degrees.
By BobGM Specialist
25/03/2022 Q: What is the disassembly process for the steering gear stub shaft?
A:
You will need to remove the adjuster plug lock nut, the adjuster plug, the adjuster spring, the spool shaft boot, the retaining rings, the dust cover, the hex lock nuts from the lower end of the pinion, and the stub shaft.
By OmarGM Specialist
25/03/2022 Q: What is the removal process for the steering gear boot and breather tube?
A:
You will need to remove the outer tie rod, the hexagon jam nut, the tie rod end clamp, the boot clamp, and the boot.
By OmarGM Specialist
23/03/2022 Q: What is the removal process for the steering gear boot?
A:
You will need to remove the tire/wheel assembly, the outer tie rod, the intermediate shaft lower pinch bolt, and the rear frame mounting bolts.
By BobGM Specialist
23/03/2022 Q: What is the removal process for the steering gear cylinder pipe assembly?
A:
You need to remove the Torx screw from the retaining plate, the cylinder line retaining plate, the cylinder line nuts, and both cylinder line assemblies.
By OmarGM Specialist
23/03/2022 Q: What is the torque spec for the adjuster lock nut?
A:
68 Nm (50 ft./lbs.).
By OmarGM Specialist
23/03/2022 Q: What is the torque spec for the adjuster plug lock nut?
A:
68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
23/03/2022 Q: What is the torque spec for the hex lock hut?
A:
30 Nm (22 ft./lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
23/03/2022 Q: What is the torque spec for the lower pinch bolts on the intermediate steering shaft?
A:
48 Nm (35 ft./lbs.).
By OmarGM Specialist
23/03/2022 Q: What is the torque spec for the power steering gear mounting bolts?
A:
90 Nm (66 ft./lbs.).
By BobGM Specialist
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