GMC 1982 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 245

MANUAL STEERING GEAR
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 "See Notice on page 1 of this
Section ".
NOTICE: This fastener is an important attaching part in that it could
affect the performance of vital components and systems, an d/or could result
in major repair expense. It 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 specified during reassembly to assure proper retention of this
part.
General Description...................................................................................... 3B2-1
Diagnosis.......................................................................................................... 3B2-1
Maintenance and A d ju stm e n ts.................................................................. 3B2-4
On-Vehicle Service........................................................................................ 3B2-5
Manual Steering G e a r ............................................................................. 3B2-5
Pitman Shaft Seal..................................................................................... 3B2-6
U n i t R e p a ir .................................................................................................. 3B2-8
Fig. 3B2-1--Manual Steering Gear
SECTION 3B2
C O N T E N T S
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The steering gear is of the recirculating ball type. This
gear provides for ease of handling by transmitting forces
from the wormshaft to the pitman shaft through the use of
ball bearings.
D IA G N O SIS
This section contains diagnostic information to help
locate the cause of steering problems that may be related to
the manual steering gear. Reference should be made to the
correct method of disassembly, repair, ad ju stm en t and
reassembly. Damaged, broken or deformed parts must be
replaced with the correct replacement.
MANUAL STEERING GEAR 3B2-1