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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1992RALLY CAMPER SPECIAL 6.2 JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGMANUAL STEERINGSTEERING SYSTEM - POWEROVERHAULSTEERING GEARDISASSEMBLY
1992 GMC Rally Camper Special 6.2 J
Steering Gear: Disassembly
1992 GMC Rally Camper Special 6.2 JSECTION Disassembly
- Mount steering gear in vise, clamping onto one mounting tab. Pitman shaft should be in a vertical position. Insert punch through housing access hole to unseat retaining ring. Using screwdriver, pry retaining ring out of groove in housing.
- Rotate stub shaft counterclockwise to force housing end plug from housing. Remove seals and ring. Using Rack Piston Arbor (J-21552) and socket, remove rack piston end plug from rack piston.
- Remove side cover bolts. Remove pitman shaft nut and spring washer from lower end of shaft retaining pitman arm. Remove pitman shaft and side cover assembly. Remove pitman shaft adjuster screw lock nut. Remove pitman shaft cover. Remove gasket from side cover.
- Remove pitman shaft lower dust seal and rubber boot (if equipped). Using snap ring pliers, remove pitman shaft lower retaining ring. Remove pitman shaft lower seals and washer. Using Pitman Shaft Bearing Puller (J-6278), remove pitman shaft bearing from housing.
- Insert Rack Piston Arbor (J-21552) into end of rack piston assembly until arbor seats into end of worm shaft. Threaded arbor will keep recirculating balls from falling out of rack piston. Rotate stub shaft counterclockwise, forcing rack piston onto arbor. Remove rack piston and arbor assembly. Ensure arbor is fully inserted so recirculating balls will not fall out.
- Remove adjuster plug lock nut. Using spanner wrench, remove adjuster plug. Remove valve body, stub shaft, worm shaft, seal, bearing races and worm bearing assembly from housing. If further disassembly is required, see appropriate component under OVERHAUL .
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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.