Steering Gear: Reassembly

1987 Chevrolet Chevy Van G20, 6.2 C, AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
  1. Lubricate all parts with clean power steering fluid before reassembly. Install the lower thrust bearing and races onto the worm. Cupped side of thrust washers must face toward stub shaft. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Reassembly of Valve Body & Worm Shaft Assembly
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