Tools Required

1. Remove the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (2) from the adjuster nut assembly using a drift and a hammer.



2. Remove the adjuster nut assembly (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882 .



3. Remove the thrust support assembly (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
4. Remove the O-ring seal (3).

Tools Required

J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket

Important: Install a new O-ring seal each time the thrust support assembly is removed from the steering gear.

1. Lubricate the new O-ring seal (3).
2. Install the new O-ring seal (3).
3. Install the thrust support assembly (2).



4. Connect the adjuster nut assembly (2) to the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882 .



5. Install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (2) to the adjuster nut assembly.
6. Using a drift in a notch, install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1).
7. Hold the adjuster nut assembly in order to maintain alignment of the marks while tightening the coupling shield retainer and lock nut (1).
8. Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1) securely.
9. To adjust the pitman shaft over-center preload; refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .