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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1987STEP VAN P20, 6.2 J, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGMANUAL STEERINGSTEERING GEAR - POWEROVERHAULSTEERING GEAR HOUSINGDISASSEMBLY
1987 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 6.2 J, Standard
Steering Gear Housing: Disassembly
1987 Chevrolet Step Van P20, 6.2 J, StandardSECTION Disassembly
- Remove sector shaft seal retaining ring and remove lower steel washer. Remove lower seal, spacer washer and upper seal from housing. Press sector shaft bearing out of housing from lower end.
- To remove hose connector seat, tap out seat using a 5/16"-18 thread tap. Thread connector seats ONLY 2-3 threads. Install a bolt with a flat washer and nut into seat.
- While holding bolt from turning, tighten nut to extract seat from housing. Remove and discard check valve and spring from inlet port.
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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.