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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1985SUBURBAN C10, 6.2 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGMANUAL STEERINGSTEERING GEAR - POWERADJUSTMENTSOVER-CENTER PRELOAD TORQUE ADJUSTMENT
1985 Chevrolet Suburban C10, 6.2 C
Over-Center Preload Torque Adjustment
1985 Chevrolet Suburban C10, 6.2 CSECTION Over-Center Preload Torque Adjustment
- Loosen adjuster screw lock nut. Back off adjuster screw until stopped, then turn in 1 full turn. Rotate input shaft from stop to stop counting number of turns. Turn shaft half way back to center position.
- Attach an INCH lb. torque wrench to input shaft. Turn shaft from side to side through specified arc on each side of center. See OVER-CENTER PRELOAD chart. Note torque reading going over center. See Fig 1 .
OVER-CENTER PRELOAD INCH LBS.
| Application | Arc | Over-Center | (1) Total | ||||
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| New Gears | 20° | 6-10 (.7-1.1) | 18 | ||||
| Used Gears (2) | 20° | 4-5 (.5-.6) | 18 | ||||
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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.