Steering Gear Thrust Support Replacement

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket
- J 6222-A Shaft Seal Protector

Notice: J 6222-A must be placed over the stub shaft end before removing or replacing the adjuster nut assembly and the thrust support assembly.





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 J42882.





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

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE

- Tools Required
- J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket





1. Lubricate the new O-ring seal (3).

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

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 J42882.





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 Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment- Off Vehicle.