Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle 700 Gear

1. Remove the nut (3).
2. Remove the lock washer (2).
3. Clean the exposed end of the pitman shaft.
4. Clean the steering gear housing (1).
5. Use a wire brush to clean the pitman shaft splines.



6. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (1).
7. Remove the bolts (2).
8. Remove the nut.
9. Rotate the stub shaft (6) using a 12-point socket to center the steering gear (7).

Important: When removing the pitman shaft assembly, the pitman arm and its components may fall from the steering gear housing. Support the pitman arm and its components while removing the pitman shaft assembly.

10. Remove the following items as an assembly:

•	The side cover (8)

•	The gasket (3)

•	The pitman shaft (4)

11. Remove the pitman shaft (4) from the side cover (8).

1. Screw the pitman shaft (4) to the side cover (8) until it fully seats to the side cover (8).
2. Install the adjuster lock nut (1). Do not tighten the adjuster lock nut (1) until the pitman shaft adjustment is completed.
3. Install the pitman shaft assembly (4) and the side cover (8) to the steering gear housing (7).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

4. Install the bolts (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts (2) to 60 N·m (45 lb ft).




5. Install the lock washer (2).
6. Install the nut (3).
7. If necessary, adjust the pitman shaft. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle to adjust the pitman shaft.