Installing Stub Shaft

Fig. 3 Model 800-808 power steering gear disassembled:

Fig. 18 Adjuster plug parts:

Lubricate all parts as they are assembled.
1. Screw lash adjuster through side cover until cover bottoms on pitman shaft gear. Install lash adjuster locknut while holding lash adjuster with 7/32 inch Allen wrench.
2. Mount adjuster plug in vise with soft jaws.
3. If it has been removed, assemble needle bearing by pressing towards thrust bearing end of adjuster plug against identification end of bearing. End of bearing to be flush with bottom surface of stub shaft seal bore.
4. Install stub shaft far enough to provide clearance for dust seal and retaining ring. Install new dust seal with rubber surface outward. Install new retaining ring.
5. Assemble large thrust bearing race, thrust bearing, small race and spacer (with grooves up) on adjuster plug and secure with retainer.