Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle

WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR SUSPENSION SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS WHICH MAY RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.





2. If equipped, remove the skid plate.
(1) Remove the bolts.
(2) Remove the skid plate.





3. Remove the steering sector shaft arm drag link castellated nut.
(1) Remove the cotter pin.
(2) Remove the nut.





4. Separate the steering sector shaft arm drag link.
- Use Pitman Arm Puller.





5. Remove the (A) dust shield from the (B) valve housing.





6. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt.





7. Slide the intermediate shaft off the steering gear input shaft.

CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering wheel when the steering column shaft is disconnected, or damage to the air bag sliding contact will result.

8. Turn the ignition key to the locked position.





9. Disconnect the power steering lines.





10. Remove the steering gear bolts and the steering gear.





11. Secure the steering gear in a bench vise, and remove the sector shaft arm nut and lockwasher.





12. Use Pitman Arm Puller to remove the steering gear sector shaft arm.

INSTALLATION

















1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
2. Fill and leak check the system.