Assembly Procedure
- Install the steering gear pitman shaft bearing into the steering gear housing (1) using remover/installer J 6278 . See Special Tools .
- Drive the steering gear pitman shaft bearing into the steering gear housing until the shoulder seats properly.
- Coat the steering gear pitman shaft seal (2) and steering gear pitman shaft washer (3) with grease.
- Install the steering gear pitman shaft seal (2) into the steering gear housing (1) using installer J 6219 . See Special Tools .
- Install the steering gear pitman shaft washer (3) onto the steering gear housing (1).
- Install the steering gear pitman shaft seal retaining ring (2) into the steering gearing housing (1) using pliers J 4245 . See Special Tools .
- Coat the dust seal (2) with grease and install it into the steering gear housing (1).
- Install the pitman arm boot (3) onto the steering gear housing (1).
- Install the steering gear pitman shaft and housing cover. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle .
- Install the pitman arm (4) to the steering gear (1). Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement .
- Adjust the steering gear pitman arm shaft over center pre-load as needed. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .
- Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
IMPORTANT:
The steering gear pitman shaft seal must not contact the steering gear pitman shaft bearing.
IMPORTANT:
Do not install the pitman arm until all components have been installed onto the steering gear housing.