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American Motors

Position wheels straight ahead and place drain pan under steering gear. Disconnect hoses from gear and secure above pump level. Cap open hose ends. Remove flexible coupling nuts, noting placement for assembly. Raise car and mark pitman arm and shaft for assembly reference. Using suitable puller, remove pitman arm. Unbolt steering gear and remove assembly. To install, center steering gear by turning stub shaft stop to stop, then back one half total turns. Flat on stub shaft should be facing upward. Reverse removal procedure and tighten to specifications.

NOTE: On Eagle models, it will be necessary to remove skid plate, left side crossmember-to-sill support brace, and stabilizer bar brackets from frame to remove gear. On all models, stake pitman arm nut to shaft after tightening.