Disassembly Procedure
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- Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (Non-Rack and Pinion) or Steering Gear Replacement (Two Mode Hybrid) .
- Remove the steering gear pitman shaft and housing cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle .
- Remove the pitman arm (4) from the steering gear (1). Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement .
- Remove the pitman arm boot (3) from the steering gear housing (1).
- Remove the dust seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
- Remove the steering gear pitman shaft seal retaining ring (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using pliers J 4245 . See Special Tools .
- Remove the steering gear pitman shaft washer (3) from the steering gear housing (1).
- Pry the steering gear pitman shaft seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using a screwdriver.
- Inspect the housing for burrs and replace if necessary.
- Insert remover/installer J 6278 through the hole in the top of the steering gear housing (1). See Special Tools .
- Drive out the steering gear pitman shaft bearing (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
IMPORTANT:
Do not score the steering gear housing bore when prying out the seals and washers.