Assembly Procedure

Important:  Install a new O-ring seal each time the thrust support assembly is removed from the steering gear.

1. Lubricate the new O-ring seal (3).
2. Install the new O-ring seal (3) on the thrust support assembly (2).
3. Install the thrust support assembly (2).
   Fig 1: Installing Thrust Support Assembly & O-Ring Seal To Steering Gear Housing

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4. Connect the adjuster nut assembly (2) to the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882  .
5. Install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1) to the adjuster nut assembly.
6. Refer to WORM THRUST BEARING PRELOAD ADJUSTMENT - OFF VEHICLE (700 GEAR)  to adjust the thrust bearing preload.
   Fig 2: Connecting Adjuster Nut Assembly To Steering Gear Housing

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7. Hold the adjuster nut assembly in position to maintain alignment of the marks.
   NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
8. Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut using J 43435  and a torque wrench.

   Tighten 

   Tighten the retainer and the lock nut to 109 N.m (80 lb ft).

Fig 3: Tightening Coupling Shield Retainer & Lock Nut

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