For 1990-2009 cars only
Tools Required
| • | J 42882 P/S Adjuster Nut Wrench |
| • | J 43435 Power Steering Adjuster Lock Nut Wrench |
| • | J 45798 Steering Gear Bearing Protector |
Removal Procedure
- Remove the steering gear from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
- Rotate stub shaft back and forth to drain the power steering fluid.
- Place J 42882 over the end of the stub shaft. Slide J 43435 over the top of J 42882 . Use a torque wrench to remove the lock nut from the steering gear housing.
- Using J 42882 , remove the adjuster nut assembly from the steering gear housing.
- Remove the thrust bearing support from the steering gear housing.
J 43435 reverses to work with all available lock nut assemblies.
Discard the thrust bearing support.
Installation Procedure
- Lubricate the new o-ring seal.
- If necessary, install the new o-ring seal onto the thrust bearing support.
- Place J 45798 over the stub shaft. This will aid in assembly of the new thrust bearing support.
- Press the thrust bearing support onto the stub shaft and into the gear housing. Remove J 45798 from the stub shaft.
- Connect the adjuster nut assembly to the steering gear housing using J 42882 .
- Adjust the thrust bearing support preload. Refer to Steering Gear Worm Gear Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle .
Important: This thrust bearing support is preloaded onto the stub shaft. It will require a large effort to push on. Do not tap thrust bearing support into place with hammer or other object.
