Tools Required

1. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement
2. Install the power steering gear into a vise.

Important: Mark the pitman arm and the pitman shaft. This will permit proper alignment during assembly.

3. Remove the pitman arm nut and washer from the pitman arm shaft.




Notice: Do not hammer on the pitman arm, pitman arm shaft or puller. Damage to the pitman arm or steering gear may result.

4. Disconnect the pitman arm from the pitman shaft using J 6632-01 orJ 29107-A .
5. Inspect the following items:

•	Inspect the ball stud threads for damage.

•	Inspect the ball stud seals for excessive wear.

6. Clean the threads on the ball stud.

Tools Required

J 29193 Steering Linkage Installer

1. Install the pitman arm on the pitman shaft.

Align the marks made during removal.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

2. Install the pitman arm washer and nut to the pitman arm shaft.

Tighten
Tighten the pitman arm nut to 250 N·m (185 lb ft).

3. Remove the power steering gear from the vise.
4. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .