Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 268

NOTE:
ROD MUST BE IN STALLED WITH
LONG END FORWARD.
S T E E R I N G G E A R
A S S E M B L Y
V IE W
Fig. 3B 1 1 0 -Power Steering Gear M ounting-Typical
c. Install the universal jo in t pinch bolt and
torque to specification.
N OTE: The pinch bolt must pass through the shaft
undercut.
STEER IN G CONNECTING
A
Fig. 3B-109--Adjustable Connecting Rod Assembly-K Series
CAUTION:
T I E ROD MUST BE HELD IN CORRECT
RELA TIO N SH IP TO EACH OTHER
AFTER ADJUSTMENT WITHIN + 2 ° .
NOTE: SLOT OF
ADJUSTER TUBE MAY
BE IN ANY PO SITIO N
ON ARC SHOWN BUT NOT
CLOSER THAN .1 0 TO THE EDGE
OF CLAMP JAWS OR BETWEEN THEM
A ll Models
6. Install the pitm an arm onto the pitm an shaft,
lining up the marks made at removal. Install the pitm an
shaft nut or pitman arm pinch bolt and torque to
specifications.
7. Remove the plugs and caps from the steering
gear and hoses and connect the hoses to the gear.
Tighten the hose fittings to specified torque.
Power Steering Pump (Fig. 3B-111
through 3B-117)
Removal
1. Disconnect hoses at pump. W hen hoses are
disconnected, secure ends in raised position to prevent
drainage o f oil. C ap or tape the ends o f the hoses to
prevent entrance o f dirt.
On Models with
reservoir hose at
position. Cap hose pum p fittings.
2. Install two caps at pum p fittings to prevent
drainage of oil from pump.
3. Loosen bracket-to-pump m ounting nuts.
4. Remove pu m p belt.
ENDS OF ADJUSTABLE
CAUTION: CLAMPS MUST BE
BETWEEN AND CLEAR OF
DIM PLES BEFORE TORQUING
NUT.
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C L A M P
A D J U S T E R T U B E
rem ote reservoir, disconnect
pum p and secure in raised