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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1965P10 SERIES 2.5L ENG, NOT AVAILABLE TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGMANUAL STEERING GEARS - (SAGINAW) RECIRCULATING BALLADJUSTMENTWORM BEARING PRELOAD
1965 Chevrolet P10 Series 2.5L Eng, Not Available Trans
Worm Bearing Preload
1965 Chevrolet P10 Series 2.5L Eng, Not Available TransSECTION Worm Bearing Preload
- Disconnect battery ground and raise vehicle. Remove sector shaft nut and mark relationship of pitman arm-to-sector shaft. Remove pitman arm with suitable puller. Loosen steering gear adjuster plug lock nut and back adjuster plug off 1-3 turns. Remove horn shroud or button cap. Turn steering wheel slowly in one direction until stopped by gear, then turn back one-half turn.CAUTION: Do not turn steering wheel hard against stops with linkage disconnected from gear as damage to ball guides could result.
- Measure and record Bearing Drag with an INCH pound torque wrench applied to steering wheel nut rotating through a 90° arc.NOTE: Do not use a torque wrench having a maximum torque reading or more than 50 INCH Lbs.
Adjust thrust bearing preload by tightening adjuster plug until proper preload is obtained (see specifications ).
- When proper preload has been obtained, tighten adjuster plug lock nut and check Bearing Drag again. If gear feels lumpy after adjustment, bearings, worm shaft or ball nut may be worn or damaged. Disassemble gear for inspection and component service. With Worm Bearing Preload properly adjusted, proceed to OVER-CENTER PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.