Removal Procedure
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Tools Required
- J 6632-01 Pitman Arm Puller. See Special Tools .
- J 24319-B Universal Steering Linkage Puller. See Special Tools .
- J 29107-A Pitman Arm Puller. See Special Tools .
- Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
- Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped. Refer to Engine Shield Replacement .
- Remove the power steering hoses from the steering gear.
- Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear in order to prevent any entrance of dirt.
- Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
- Remove the pitman arm to relay rod nut.
- Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using J 24319-B . See Special Tools .
- Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
- Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
- Remove the pitman arm to the power steering gear retaining nut.
- Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using J 6632-01 or J 29107-A . See Special Tools .
NOTE:
Refer to Power Steering Hose Disconnected Notice
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