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9-4 STEERING
Figure 2-Seating the Snap Rings
2. Install large nut on shaft .
Torque nut.
See Specifications at the end of,this section
for torque value .
Install new cotter pin
through holes in shaft . See "NOTE" in Specifi-
cations at the end of this section .
3 . Pull dust boot up and into groove on side
of CV joint assembly .
Be sure that boot
groove is free of grease prior to assembly of
boot. Install new retainer strap and pull tight
with a force of 40-45 pounds.
Figure 3-Lower Steering Shaft Grease Fittings
MOUNTING SCREWS
(POSITION)
HORN ELECTRICAL
CONNECTION
A-67 So
Figure 4-Horn Assembly
NOTE : Before proceeding with step 4, the
cavity between the flange coupling and the
CV joint assembly must be packed with
lubricant . (Use a Lithium-soap base grease
having extreme pressure properties meeting
GM 6031-M, or equivalent .)
4. Install companion flange (align marks
made during disassembly for correct relation-
ship between flange and splined slip shaft) and
install six bolts with lock-tab washers.
5 . Torque companion flange bolts.
See
Specifications at the end of this section for
torque value . Then, bend up lock tabs against
bolt heads.
YOKE ASSEMBLY (CROSS-TYPE UNIVERSAL
JOINT)
1. Align yoke end and steering slip shaft as
marked during removal .
Install journal cross
into yokes with grease fitting in position as
noted during removal.
2. Insert two bearings into one yoke and
insert journal cross into bearing on one side.
Press both bearings in far enough to install
new snap rings.
NOTE :
If difficulty is encountered in
seating snap rings, strike the yoke firmly
with a hammer to aid in seating the snap
rings .
This springs the yoke ears slightly
(figure 2) .
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