Tools Required

J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket
J 43435 Adjuster Lock Nut Wrench

Rotate the stub shaft back and forth in order to drain the power steering fluid.
Remove the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut from the steering gear housing using J 43435 and a torque wrench.

Fig 1: Removing Coupling Shield Retainer & Lock Nut From Steering Gear Housing
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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Turn the adjuster nut assembly (1) clockwise using J 42882 until the adjuster nut assembly (1) and the thrust support assembly (2) are firmly bottomed in the steering gear housing (3).

Fig 2: Positioning Adjuster Nut Assembly & Thrust Support Assembly
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Tighten

Tighten the adjuster nut assembly (1) to 28-31 N.m (20-23 lb ft).
Place an index mark (1) on the steering gear housing (4) parallel with one of the holes (3) in the adjuster nut assembly (2).

Fig 3: Placing Index Mark On Steering Gear Housing
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Measure back counterclockwise 13 mm (1/2 in).
Place a second mark (2) on the steering gear housing (1).

Fig 4: Placing Second Mark On Steering Gear Housing
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Using J 42882 and a torque wrench, turn the adjuster nut assembly (1) counterclockwise 15-25 degrees to align the hole (2) in the adjuster nut assembly (1) with the second mark (4) on the steering gear housing (3).

Fig 5: Aligning Hole In Adjuster Nut Assembly
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Install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut.
Hold the adjuster nut assembly in position to maintain alignment of the marks.
Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut using J 43435 and a torque wrench.

Fig 6: Tightening Coupling Shield Retainer & Lock Nut Using J 43435 & Torque Wrench
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Tighten

Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut to 109 N.m (80 lb ft).
To adjust the pitman shaft, refer to PITMAN SHAFT OVER-CENTER PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT - OFF VEHICLE (700 GEAR) .