For 1990-2009 cars only
Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement.
- Remove the pitman arm nut (3).
- Remove the pitman arm washer (2).
- Clean the exposed end of the pitman shaft.
- Clean off the steering gear housing (1).
- Use a wire brush to clean the steering gear pitman shaft splines.
- To center the steering gear stub shaft:
- Remove the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover bolts (1).
- Remove the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover (3).
- Remove the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover O-ring (4).
Note: The steering gear pitman shaft will not clear the housing if it is not centered.
| 7.1. | Rotate the steering gear stub shaft (1) with a wrench from stop to stop. |
| 7.2. | Count the number of turns. |
| 7.3. | Rotate the steering gear stub shaft back ½ of the total amount of turns. |
Note: When removing the steering gear pitman shaft, the pitman arm and its components may fall from the steering gear housing. Support the pitman arm and its components while removing the steering gear pitman shaft.
Remove the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster nut (2).
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) and tighten to 62 N·m (46 lb ft).
- Install the pitman arm washer (2).
- Install the pitman arm nut (3) and tighten 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.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
