Assemble Housing

Fig. 19 Pitman shaft seals and washers:

1. With stamped end of needle bearing facing outward, drive bearing into bore from outside of housing until flush. Make sure bearings rotate freely.
2. Lubricate cavity between lips of pitman shaft (double lip) seal with power steering fluid.
3. Lubricate and install pitman shaft seals as shown. Make sure seal lips are properly positioned, retaining ring is seated.
4. If connectors were removed, install new ones by driving them into place.