Pitman Shaft & Housing Cover Replace - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)

STEERING GEAR PITMAN SHAFT AND HOUSING COVER REPLACEMENT - OFF VEHICLE (700 GEAR)

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE




1. Remove the nut (3).
2. Remove the lock washer (2).
3. Clean the exposed end of the pitman shaft.
4. Clean the steering gear housing (1).
5. Use a wire brush to clean the pitman shaft splines.




6. Loosen the adjuster lock nut (1).
7. Remove the bolts (2).
8. Remove the nut.
9. Rotate the stub shaft (6) using a 12-point socket to center the steering gear (7).
10. Remove the following items as an assembly:
- The side cover (8)
- The gasket (3)
- The pitman shaft (4)

IMPORTANT: When removing the pitman shaft assembly, the pitman arm and its components may fall from the steering gear housing. Support the pitman arm and its components while removing the pitman shaft assembly.

11. Remove the pitman shaft (4) from the side cover (8).

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE




1. Screw the pitman shaft (4) to the side cover (8) until it fully seats to the side cover (8).
2. Install the adjuster lock nut (1). Do not tighten the adjuster lock nut (1) until the pitman shaft adjustment is completed.
3. Install the pitman shaft assembly (4) and the side cover (8) to the steering gear housing (7).
4. Install the bolts (2).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts (2) to 60 N.m (45 lb ft).




5. Install the lock washer (2).
6. Install the nut (3).
7. If necessary, adjust the pitman shaft. Refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle (700 Gear) to adjust the pitman shaft.