Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft and Housing Cover Replacement - Off Vehicle
Disassembly Procedure
1. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP2) Steering Gear ReplacementSteering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion)Steering Gear Replacement (L96) Steering Gear ReplacementSteering Gear Replacement (6.6L) Steering Gear Replacement.
2. Remove the pitman arm nut (3).
3. Remove the pitman arm washer (2).
4. Clean the exposed end of the pitman shaft.
5. Clean the steering gear housing (1).
6. Use a wire brush in order to clean the steering gear pitman shaft splines.
Note: The steering gear pitman shaft will not clear the housing if the steering gear stub shaft is not centered.
7. Use the following procedure in order to center the steering gear stub shaft:
1. Rotate the steering gear stub shaft (1) with a wrench from stop to stop.
2. Count the number of turns.
3. Rotate the steering gear stub shaft back 1/2 of the total amount of turns.
Note: When removing the steering gear pitman shaft, the pitman arm and the pitman arm components may fall from the steering gear housing. Support the pitman arm and the pitman arm components while removing the steering gear pitman shaft.
8. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover bolts (1).
Remove the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster nut (2).
9. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover (3).
10. Remove the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover O-ring (4).
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the new steering gear pitman shaft housing cover O-ring (4).
2. Install the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover (3).
3. Install the steering gear pitman shaft lash adjuster nut (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
4. Install the steering gear pitman shaft housing cover bolts (1) and tighten to 57 Nm (42 lb ft).
5. Install the pitman arm washer (2).
6. Install the pitman arm nut (3) and tighten to 370 Nm (273 lb ft).
7. If necessary adjust the steering gear pitman shaft over-center preload. Refer to Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle.
8. Install the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (HP2) Steering Gear ReplacementSteering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion) Steering Gear Replacement (Hydraulic Rack and Pinion)Steering Gear Replacement (L96) Steering Gear ReplacementSteering Gear Replacement (6.6L) Steering Gear Replacement.