Pitman Shaft Seals and Bearing Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)

Pitman Shaft Seals and Bearing Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)

Tools Required
^ J6278 Pitman Shaft Bearing Remover and Installer
^ J4245 Internal Snap Ring Pliers

Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the pitman shaft and the side cover.





2. Remove the pitman arm (3) from the steering gear (1).
3. Remove the pitman shaft boot (2).





4. Remove the dust seal (1).
5. Remove the retaining ring using the J4245.

Important: Use care not to score the steering gear housing bore when prying out the seals and the washers.





6. Use a screwdriver to pry the backup washer (3) and the double lip seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
7. Inspect the steering gear housing (1) for burrs.





8. Insert J6278 through the hole in the top of the steering gear housing (1).
9. Drive out the needle bearing (2).

Assembly Procedure





1. Install the needle bearing (2) to the steering gear housing (1) using the J6278.





2. Coat the double lip seal (2) and the washer (3) with grease.
3. Install the double lip seal (2).
4. Install the backup washer (3).





5. Install the retaining ring using the J4245.

Important: Do not install the lock washer and nut until complete installation of the pitman arm and its components have been installed. Do not adjust the pitman shaft until all components have been installed on the steering gear housing.

6. Install the pitman shaft and the side cover.
7. Install the dust seal (1).





8. Install the pitman shaft boot (2).
9. Install the pitman arm (3) to the steering gear (1).
10. Install the lock washer (4).
11. Install the nut (5).
12. Refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle to adjust the pitman shaft.