Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (Quiet Valve); Rack And Pinion Boot Replacement - Off Vehicle (Quiet Valve) - GMC chervolet camaro 1999 Service Manual

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Power Steering System
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Steering
3. Install the power steering pump pulley. Refer to
Power Steering Pulley Replacement.
4. Install the serpentine belt.
5. Raise and suitably support vehicle. Refer to Lifting
and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
6. Install inlet and outlet hoses (2 and 3) to
steering gear (1 ).
Tighten
Inlet hose (3) to 28 N-m (21 lb ft).
Tighten
Outlet hose (2) to 28 N-m (21 lb ft).
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Remove drain pan.
9. Refill and bleed power steering system.
Refer to Bleeding Power Steering System in
Power Steering.
Rack Bearing Preload Adjustment -
Off Vehicle {Quiet Valve)
Adjustment Procedure
1. Loosen the adjuster plug lock nut (1 ).
2. Turn the adjuster plug clockwise until the adjuster
plug bottoms in the gear assembly.
3. Turn the adjuster plug back 50 degrees
to 70 degrees (approximately one flat).
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4. Install the adjuster plug lock nut (1) to the adjuster
plug. Hold the adjuster plug stationary while
tightening the adjuster plug lock nut (1)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions
and Notices.
Tighten
Tighten the lock nut to 75 N·m (55 lb ft).
Rack and Pinion Boot Replacement -
Off Vehicle {Quiet Valve)
Disassembly Procedure
Tools Required
J 22610 Service Boot Clamp Installer
1. Remove the outer tie rod. Refer to Tie Rod End
Replacement - Outer - Off Vehicle.
2. Remove the hex jam nut (2) from the inner tie rod
assembly (1 ).
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