Removal Procedure
- Remove the pitman arm. Refer to PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (RWD) or PITMAN ARM REPLACEMENT (4WD) .
- Remove the snap ring (1) using J 4245 .
- Remove the following components from the power steering gear (1):
- The dust seal (5)
- The return ring (4)
- The washer (3)
- The pitman shaft oil seal (2)
- Inspect the pitman shaft seal surfaces for roughness or pitting.
Replace the pitman shaft if the shaft is pitted.
- Clean the pitman shaft and seal areas using a wire brush.