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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

J 4245 Snap Ring Pliers


    Object Number: 284247  Size: SH
  1. Remove the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement in Steering Linkage.
  2. Remove the snap ring (6) using J 4245
  3. Remove the following components from the power steering gear (1):
  4. • The dust seal (5)
    • The return ring (4)
    • The washer (3)
    • The pitman shaft oil seal (2)
  5. Inspect the pitman shaft seal surfaces for roughness or pitting.
  6. Replace the pitman shaft if the shaft is pitted.

  7. Clean the pitman shaft and seal areas using a wire brush.

Installation Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 4245 Snap Ring Pliers
    • J 6219 Pitman Shaft Oil Seal Installer

    Object Number: 284247  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the new seals with grease.
  2. Apply a single layer of tape to the pitman arm shaft in order to avoid damaging the seals.
  3. Install the pitman shaft oil seal (2) and washer (3) to power steering gear.

  4. Object Number: 309278  Size: SH
  5. Use J 6219
  6. The seal should be in far enough to install the return (4), dust seal (5), and snap ring (6).

  7. Install the return ring (4) and dust seal (5) to the power steering gear.
  8. Use J 6219
  9. Install the snap ring (6) to the pitman arm shaft using J 4245
  10. Install the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement