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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1998SUBURBAN K2500, 7.4 J, PART TIMEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 573 (POWER STEERING SYSTEM)REPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING GEAR THRUST SUPPORT REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE (700 GEAR)DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part Time

Disassembly Procedure

1998 Chevrolet Suburban K2500, 7.4 J, Part TimeSECTION Disassembly Procedure
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  1. Rotate the stub shaft back and forth in order to drain the power steering fluid.
  2. Remove the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut from the steering gear housing using J 43435  and a torque wrench.
    Fig 1: Removing Coupling Shield Retainer & Lock Nut From Steering Gear Housing
    G01467303Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the adjuster nut assembly (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882  .
    Fig 2: Removing Adjuster Nut Assembly From Steering Gear Housing
    G01467304Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the thrust support assembly (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
  5. Remove the O-ring seal (3) from the thrust support assembly (2).
Fig 3: Removing Thrust Support Assembly & O-Ring Seal From Steering Gear Housing
G01467305Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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