Power Steering System - Chevrolet 1981 Light Duty Truck Service Manual

POWER STEERING SYSTEM

procedure of components in this portion of the m anual as indicated at
appropriate locations by the term inology "See N otice on page 1 of this
S ection".
affect the perform ance of vital components and systems, an d /o r could result
in m ajor repair expense. It m ust be replaced with one of the same part
num ber or with an equivalent part if replacem ent becomes necessary. Do not
use a replacem ent part of lesser quality or substitute design. Torque values
m ust be used as specified during reassem bly to assure proper retention of this
part.
G eneral D escription..........................................................................................3B3-1
D iagnosis............................................................................................................ .3B3-2
M aintenance and A d ju stm e n ts.....................................................................3B3-10
On-Vehicle S erv ice.............................................................................. ............3B3-12
Power Steering G e a r ...................................................................................3B3-12
Power Steering P u m p ................................................................................ .3B3-13
Power Steering H oses................................................................................ .3B3-15
S p ecifications.................................................................................................... .3B3-15
Special T oo ls..................................................................................................... .3B3-15
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The steering gear is of the recirculating ball type. This
gear provides for ease of handling by transm itting forces
from the w orm shaft to the pitm an shaft through the use of
ball bearings.
SECTION 3B3
The following notice applies to one or more steps in the assembly
N O TICE: This fastener is an im portant attaching part in th at it could
CONTENTS
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
Fig. 3B3-1--Power Steering System
3B3-1
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