Disassembly Procedure

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Important: Replace the housing if the stub shaft housing, seal or bearing are damaged.

Remove the stub shaft housing bolts (4) from the stub shaft housing (3).

Fig 1: Stub Shaft Housing & Components

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Remove the stub shaft housing (3) from the steering gear.
Remove the stub shaft housing O-rings (1) (2) from the steering gear.