Chevrolet Chevelle 1977 Repair Manual page 54

3B-12
INTEGRAL POWER STEERING GEAR
Overhaul O perations........................................................ ..3B-12
Disassem bly................................................................... ..3B-12
Overhauling Individual U n its.................................... ..3B-15
Adjuster Plug A ssem bly.............................................3B-15
Valve and Stub Shaft A ssem bly.............................3B-16
Pitman Shaft and Side C o ver............................... ..3B-17
NOTE:
In the following text, Power Steering Fluid is
noted for use in lubricating
reassembly.
CAUTION: I f when overhauling a power steering
gear or pump, broken components or foreign
material are encountered,
components o f the entire hydraulic system should
be disassembled, inspected, thoroughly cleaned and
flushed before servicing is completed.
RACK PISTON NUT
PITMAN SHAFT
OVERHAUL MANUAL
INDEX
OVERHAUL
OPERATIONS
Disassembly (Fig. 3B-33)
components upon
be necessary since most of the components can be removed
without complete disassembly.
the remaining
ring is over the hole in the side of the housing. Force the end
of the ring from its groove and remove ring (fig. 3B-34).
Fig. 3B-33--Power Steering G ear-Typical
R ack-P iston............................................................... 3B-18
Hose Connector Inverted F la re s .......................... 3B-19
Pitm an Shaft Needle Bearing and Seals............. 3B-19
Pitman Shaft Seal Removal
With Gear in V ehicle................................................ 3B-20
G ear Assem bly.............................................................. 3B-20
In many cases, complete disassembly of the gear will not
NOTE:
Disassembly of the major components within
the gear must be performed on a clean workbench. The
work area, tools and parts must be kept clean at all times.
1. Rotate end cover retainer ring so that one end of the
INLET OUTLET
STUB SHAFT
•TORSION BAR
SEAL
ADJUSTER PLUG
THRUST BEARING