2003 Chevrolet Silverado Installing new steering gearbox

2003 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
250,000 MILES • 6.6L • V8 • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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How do you make sure the Pittman arm is correct when you install a new steering box? Should I make sure the new box is turned to the middle position and then make sure the tires are straight and connect the Pittman arm to the steering box and steering arms?
Sep 16, 2015 at 5:30 PM
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I GET MY WHEELS AS STRAIGHT AS I CAN

I ROLL THE STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY LEFT (OR RIGHT)

THEN I ROLL IT THE OTHER DIRECTION AND COUNT THE REVOLUTIONS (OR EVEN HALF REVOLUTIONS)

DIVIDE THAT NUMBER BY TWO

ROLL IT BACK TO THE LEFT

THEN SLOWLY ROLL IT THE OTHER WAY TO THAT "HALFWAY NUMBER"

NOW THE GEARBOX IS VERY CLOSE BE BEING CENTERED

HOOK UP THE PITMAN ARM

YOU MAY HAVE TO "CHEAT A LITTLE" (MOVE THE STEERING WHEEL) TO GET IT TO INSTALL ON IT'S SHAFT, OR EVEN TO DO WHAT I EXPLAINED BELOW

YOU MAY HAVE TO GET THE STEERING WHEEL "ZEROED" (IF YOU WANNA CALL IT THAT- I MEAN FACING UP) AT YOUR NEXT ALIGNMENT, OR IF YOU KNOW HOW TO DO IT

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Sep 16, 2015 at 6:49 PM
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Thank you
Sep 16, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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Sep 16, 2015 at 7:57 PM