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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1995SPORTVAN G20, 6.5 PREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGPOWER RECIRCULATING BALL STEERING SYSTEM - G SERIES VANADJUSTMENTSWORM BEARING PRELOAD
1995 Chevrolet Sportvan G20, 6.5 P
Worm Bearing Preload
1995 Chevrolet Sportvan G20, 6.5 PSECTION Worm Bearing Preload
- Remove steering gear from vehicle and mount in vise before performing preload adjustments. See STEERING GEAR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Remove worm bearing adjuster lock nut. See Figure . Using spanner wrench, turn adjuster plug clockwise until plug is seated in housing. Torque should be about 20 ft. lbs. (27 N.m).
- Index mark housing even with one hole in adjuster plug. See Fig 1 . Measure back 1/2" counterclockwise from first index mark. Mark housing with second index mark. Rotate adjuster plug back counterclockwise until hole in adjuster plug aligns with second index mark on housing. Install and tighten adjuster plug lock nut. Ensure adjuster plug remains in position.
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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.