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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Install the needle bearing into the steering gear housing (1) using J 6278  .
  2. Drive the bearing into the housing until the needle bearing shoulder seats against the housing.
    Fig 1: Driving Needle Bearing Into Housing
    G01662224Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Coat the pitman shaft seal (2) and backup washer (3) with grease.
  4. Install the pitman shaft seal (2) onto the steering gear housing (1) using J 6219  .
  5. Install the backup washer (3) onto the steering gear housing (1).
    Fig 2: Installing Pitman Shaft Seal & Backup Washer
    G01662225Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

    Important:  The pitman shaft seal must not contact the bearing.

  6. Install the pitman shaft retainer ring (2) onto the steering gearing housing (1) using J 4245  .
    Fig 3: Installing Pitman Shaft Retainer Ring
    G01662226Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Coat the dust seal (2) with grease.
  8. Install the dust seal (2) onto the steering gear housing (1).
  9. Install the pitman shaft boot (3) onto the steering gear housing (1).

    Important:  Do not install the lock washer and nut until all components have been installed onto the steering gear housing.

  10. Install the pitman shaft and the side cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)  or Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle (670 Gear)  .
  11. Install the pitman arm (4) to the steering gear.
    Fig 4: Installing Pitman Shaft Boot & Arm
    G01662227Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Install the lock washer (2).
  13. Install the nut (3).
  14. To adjust the pitman shaft, refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .
    Fig 5: Installing Lock Washer & Nut
    G01662228Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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