Assembly Procedure
- Install the new steering gear pitman shaft housing cover O-ring (4).
- Install the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover (3).
- Install the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster nut (2).
- Install the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover bolts (1).
Tighten: Tighten the bolts to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
- Install the pitman arm washer (2).
- Install the pitman arm nut (3).
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 250 N.m (184 lb ft).
- If necessary adjust the steering gear pitman shaft over-center preload. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .
- Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
NOTE:
Refer to Fastener Notice
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