Power Steering System for Chevrolet Chevrolet C-Series Medium Duty Truck C6/C7/C8 2001

All Description and Operation

• Power Steering System Description and Operation

All Visual Identification

• Power Steering Gear Disassembled View
• Power Steering Pump Disassembled View

Cleaning, Inspection, and Adjustment

• Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
• Steering Gear Adjustments
• Steering Gear Component Inspection
• Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Worm Gear Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle

Diagnostic Procedures

• Diagnostic Starting Point - Power Steering System
• Power Steering Fluid Leaks
• Power Steering System Test
• Rattle, Clunk, or Shudder Noise from the Power Steering System
• Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions
• Steering Effort Too Easy in One or Both Directions
• Symptoms - Power Steering System
• Whine or Growl Noise from the Power Steering System

Disassembly, Overhaul, Repair, and Assembly

• Integral Steering Gear Assemble
• Integral Steering Gear Disassemble
• Power Steering Pump Flow Control Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Rack Piston and Worm Shaft Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Housing Plug Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal and Bearing Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Valve Replacement - Off Vehicle
• Steering Gear Worm Gear Adjuster Seal and Stub Shaft Bearing Replacement
• Valve Housing and Input Shaft Assemble
• Valve Housing and Input Shaft Disassemble

Mechanical Specifications

• Fastener Tightening Specifications
• Power Steering Pump Specifications

Removal, Installation, and Replacement

• Power Brake Booster Inlet Hose Replacement
• Power Brake Booster Outlet Hose Replacement
• Power Steering Cooler Pipe/Hose Replacement
• Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Inlet Hose Replacement
• Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Outlet Hose Replacement
• Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Replacement
• Power Steering Gear Poppet Valve Adjustment
• Power Steering Gear Poppet Valve Readjustment
• Power Steering Hose Quick Connect Fitting Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Pulley Replacement
• Power Steering Pump Replacement
• Power Steering System Bleeding
• Power Steering System Flushing
• Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal Replacement
• Steering Gear Replacement