GMC 1986 P-Truck Service Manual page 207

The following " Notice" applies to one or more steps in the assembly procedure of components in this portion of
the manual as indicated at appropriate locations by the terminology: " NOTICE: See 'Notice' on page 3B3-1 of the
section."
NOTICE: All steering fasteners are important attaching parts in that they could affect the performance of vital
parts and systems, and/or could result in major repair expense. They must be replaced with one of the same
part number or with an equivalent part if replacement becomes necessary. Do not use a replacement part of
lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values must be used as specific during reassembly to assure
proper retention of all parts.
SUBJECT
D e s c rip tio n ................................................................................................................................................................ 3B3- 2
Integral Power Steering G e a r........................................................................................................................... 3B3- 2
Hydraulic P u m p s ................................................................................................................................................. 3B3- 2
Diagnosis Of Power Steering S y s te m .................................................................................................................3B3- 5
Oil Leak C h e c k ..................................................................................................................................................... 3B3- 8
Power Steering System T e s t..............................................................................................................................3B3- 8
Power Steering System On-Vehicle S e rv ic e ......................................................................................................3B3-12
M a in te n a n ce ..........................................................................................................................................................3B3-12
Pump Belt Tension A d ju s tm e n t....................................................................................................................... 3B3-12
Fluid Level A d ju s tm e n t........................................................................................... ...........................................3B3-12
Bleeding The Power Steering S y s te m ............................................................................................................ 3B3-13
Flushing The Power Steering S y s te m ............................................................................................................ 3B3-13
Steering Gear High Point C e n te rin g .................................................................................................................3B3-13
Power Steering Gear Replacem ent...................................................................................................................3B3-14
Pitman Shaft Seal R e p lace m e n t....................................................................................................................... 3B3-16
Steering Gear A d ju s tm e n ts ................................................................................................................................3B3-16
Power Steering Pump Replacem ent.................................................................................................................3B3-18
Power Steering H o s e s ........................................................................................................................................ 3B3-23
S pe cifica tio n s............................................................................................................................................................3B3-31
Special T o o ls ............................................................................................................................................................3B3-33
SECTION 3B3
POWER STEERING
CONTENTS
3B3-1
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