Steering Gear Seal: Service and Repair

- Tools Required
- J 4245 Internal Snap Ring Pliers
- J 6219 Pitman Shaft Seal Installer

Removal Procedure





1. Remove the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement.
2. Remove the snap ring (1) using J 4245.





3. Remove the following components from the power steering gear (1):
3.1. The dust seal (5)
3.2. The return ring (4)
3.3. The washer (3)
3.4. The pitman shaft oil seal (2)
4. Inspect the pitman shaft surface for roughness or pitting. Replace the pitman shaft if the shaft is pitted.
5. Clean the pitman shaft and seal areas using a wire brush.

Installation Procedure





1. Lubricate the new seals with grease.
2. Apply a single layer of tape to the pitman shaft in order to avoid damaging the seals.
3. Install the pitman shaft oil seal (2) and washer (3) to the power steering gear.





4. Use the J 6219 to install the pitman shaft seal and washer to the power steering gear.
The seal should be in far enough to install the return ring, dust seal, and the snap ring.
5. Install the return ring and the dust seal to the power steering gear.
6. Use J 6219 in order to seat the return ring and the dust seal in the power steering gear.





7. Install the snap ring to the pitman shaft using J 4245.
8. Install the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement.