Stub Shaft Seals & Upper Bearing

Fig. 21 Stub Shaft Seals & Upper Bearing Assembly:

Removal
1. Remove rack and pinion assembly from vehicle.
2. Remove retaining ring, then dust cover, Fig. 21.
3. While holding stub shaft, remove locknut from pinion. If stub shaft is not held, damage to the pinion teeth will occur.
4. Using a suitable press, press on threaded end of pinion until flush with ball bearing assembly. Complete removal of valve and pinion assembly is not required.
5. Remove stub shaft dust seal, stub shaft seal and stub shaft bearing annulus assembly from valve end of housing.

Installation
1. Install annulus assembly into gear.
2. Place seal protector, tool No. J 29810 onto stub shaft and install stub shaft seal and stub shaft dust seal over protector and into housing.
3. While holding the stub shaft firmly, seat the locknut, torque to 26 ft. lbs.