What kind of steering does a 98 GMC Sierra use?

What kind of steering does a 98 GMC Sierra use?

List what you HAVE done and we can figure out what’s actually left. The 98 GMC Sierra doesn’t use rack and pinion steering. It uses a steering gear box. http://www.buyautoparts.com/autoparts/GMC/Sierra/Power_Steering_Gear_Box.html

How long does it take to remove steering wheel from GMC Sierra?

Removing the steering wheel requires taking off the airbag, which requires some care so that you don’t accidentally set off the airbag and cause injury. Once the airbag is out of the way, the steering wheel can be removed in about 10 minutes. Open the hood.

Why is my steering wheel still playing on my GMC Sierra?

However, when I did the gearbox I called a mobile mechanic to help me screw the hoses back into the top of the gear box I explained to him that even with the new gear box in it still had play.

What kind of front axle does a 1998 GMC Sierra have?

A 1998 GMC C3500HD class 4 truck has an I-beam front axle with king pins A 1998 GMC 1/2 ton pickup truck , such as OP’s truck, has upper and lower a-arms and upper and lower ball joints . . . the kind where the rivets get drilled out

What kind of steering wheel does a 1998 GMC Sierra have?

For a 1998 GMC Truck K 3500 Truck 4WD V8-454 7.4L . Maybe the term is used differently these days though. Check this part on the steering shaft. If that joint at the far left in the picture is bad it needs to be replaced. This could cause the problem you are having.

How do you remove the steering wheel from a GMC Sierra?

Once the airbag is out of the way, the steering wheel can be removed in about 10 minutes. Open the hood. Remove the side post terminal from the negative side of the battery using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Allow the truck to sit without the battery connected for at least 10 minutes. Locate the two holes on the backside of the steering wheel.

Why is my steering pin worn out on my GMC Sierra?

He told me that on the older Chevy and GMC trucks they have a “steering pin” (I’m assuming at the wheel) that tends to wear out and cause the symptoms my truck was having. Unfortunately I got a new phone since then and lost his number.

What to do if your steering wheel wear out?

Just have someone move the steering wheel back and forth while the adjustment is done. “Finesse” is the key word here. The steering box will wear out quickly if the adjustment is done too tightly. @Tester writes …