Removal and Installation
Steering Gear
Removal
1. Disconnect the pressure and return lines from the steering gear. Plug the lines and the ports in the gear to prevent entry of dirt.
2. If equipped, remove the splash shield from the flex coupling. Disconnect the flex coupling at the steering gear by removing the bolt.
3. Raise the vehicle and remove the pitman arm attaching nut and washer.
4. Remove the pitman arm from the sector shaft using Tool T64P-3590-F, Pitman Arm Remover. Remove the tool from the pitman arm.
5. Support the steering gear, and remove the steering gear attaching bolts.
6. Work the steering gear free of the flex coupling. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
Installation
1. If equipped, install the splash shield onto the steering gear lugs.
2. Slide the flex coupling into place on the steering shaft assembly. Turn the steering wheel so the spokes are in the horizontal position.
3. Center the steering gear input shaft with the indexing flat facing down.
4. Slide the steering gear input shaft into the flex coupling and into place on the frame side rail. Install the flex coupling attaching bolt and tighten to 41-57 Nm (30-42 ft-lb). Install the gear to frame attaching bolts and tighten to 73-90 Nm (54-66 ft-lb).
5. Be sure the wheels are in the straight ahead position, then install the pitman arm on the sector shaft. Install the pitman arm attaching washer and nut. Tighten nut to 230-310 Nm (170-228 ft-lb).
6. Connect and tighten the pressure and the return lines to the steering gear to 27-41 Nm (20-30 ft-lb).
7. Snap the flex-coupling shield over the hose fitting and the splash shield.
8. Disconnect the coil wire. Fill the reservoir to specification Specifications. Turn on the ignition and turn the steering wheel from left to right to distribute the fluid.
9. Re-check fluid level and add Premium Power Steering Fluid E6AZ-19582-AA (ESWM2C33-F) or equivalent if necessary. Connect the coil wire, start the engine and turn the steering wheel from side to side. Inspect for fluid leaks.
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