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POWER STEERING GEAR A N D P U M P
383-1 7
Fig. 383-48 Pitman Shaft Alignment
Fig. 383-49 Adjusting Over-Center Preload
"New" gear over-center torque to be 4-8 in. lbs.
additional torque, but total over-center torque must not
exceed 18 in. Ibs.
"Used" gear (400 or more miles). Over-center torque to
be 4 to 5 in. Ibs. additional torque, but total over-center must
not exceed 14 in. lbs..
Tighten the lock nut to 35 ft. lbs. while holding the
preload adjust screw. Recheck the over-center adjustment.
POWER STEERING GEAR BALL
PLUG
LEAK REPAIR
Leaks at the ball plug on power steering gears can be
corrected by using the procedures listed below:
1: Refer to Steering Gear Removal.
2. Drain some oil from gear by rotating stub shaft from
stop to stop once. It is not necessary to completely drain gear.
3. Clean ball plug area, then spray area with Loctite
Solvent or equivalent.
4. Seat ball in housing using blunt-nosed punch, brass
drift pin or similar tool as shown in Fig. 3B3-50.
Fig. 3B3-50 Seat Ball in Housing
5. Air dry using compressed air (10-15 seconds). Ball
area should appear frosty when dry.
6. Apply 3 or 4 drops of Loctite adhesive or equivalent
over ball as shown in Fig. 3B3-51.
7. Let assembly sit undisturbed for approximately two
hours in upright position before installing in car.
8. Refer to Steering Gear Installation.
P U M P BELT
ADJUSTMENT
When adjusting power steering pump belt, under no
circumstances should the pump reservoir be used to pry
against. The mounting bracket has either an ear made to pry
against directly behind the pulley or a square hole into which
a ratchet is installed (Fig. 3B3-52).
Checking
Position belt tension gage on pump belt as shown in Fig.
3B3-53. If the pointer of gauge does not index with correct
mark, corresponding with the type of belt to be adjusted, the
belt should be adjusted as follows:
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