The ball bearings in an 83 Chevy steering box go around the main shaft. an equal number of balls go at the top and the bottom of the box to let the shaft ride on.
There should be an alignment mark on the steering shaft and the steering wheel.
Should just unplug Look in or near the fuse block by the steering column
There is no certain one to use. Any brand will be fine
Its on the drivers side after you open the door you should see it to the right of the steering wheel.
Yes, it should lock unless it has been damaged or certain parts left out. All Chevrolet pickups since 1973 have a locking steering column.
Replace the pump before the serpentine belt and rack and pinion are damaged.
It should be either in or next to the fuse block near the steering column. On the newer models it is incorporated with the hazard flasher module
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Just below the steering wheel tube and off to right there should be a connecter for diagnostic plug.
Check the owner's manual to see if it specifies any specific type of fluid you need to use, if not, any type of power steering fluid should be fine.
If you have the repair manual for your vehicle, it should cover this procedure. Simply remove the crank, remove the bearings, and lube new ones before re-installing. Be sure to get the bearings in right. There is a little tab on one end of each bearing that lines up with corresponding notch on block where they sit. DO NOT scratch or mar the bearing surface during installation. Be sure bearing is correctly seated. Reassemble and torque to spec.
The steering knuckle is the irregularly shaped solid piece of steel behind the front wheel. If you take away the wheel, brake calliper, disc, tie rod end, strut, sway bar, control arm and drive axle what's left is the steering knuckle. The steering knuckle should contain a bearing or set of bearings that are usually pressed in at a machine shop or garage.