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1965-70 All Models (Exc. "G" Vans)

  1. Set wheels in straight ahead position. Mark steering shaft-to-worm shaft relationship and loosen bolt attaching lower end of shaft coupling to steering gear. Remove pitman arm from sector shaft using suitable puller and remove steering gear-to-frame mounting bolts, and remove gear from vehicle.
  2. To install gear, proceed as follows: Determine correct mid-position of worm shaft by turning shaft from lock to lock counting number of turns, then turn shaft back one-half the total number of turns to mid-position. Install gear on frame and at same time slide worm shaft into flexible or universal joint coupling. Check that steering wheel is aligned in straight ahead position. Tighten gear mounting bolts and coupling bolt. Install pitman arm and torque nut or clamping bolt to specification.