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Pitman Shaft: Installation

  1. Install pitman shaft bearing into housing with a bearing driver and handle.
  2. Coat the oil seal and washer with special grease  supplied with the new seal.
  3. Install the oil seal with a driver and handle.
  4. Install backup washer.
  5. Install the retainer ring with snap ring pliers.
  6. Coat the dust seal with special grease  supplied with the new seal.
  7. Install dust seal with a driver and handle.
  8. Install pitman shaft to side cover by screwing shaft in until it fully seats to side cover.
  9. Install preload adjuster nut. Do not tighten nut until after Over-Center Rotation Torque adjustment has been made. 
  10. Install gasket to side cover and bend tabs around edges of side cover. See Figure.
  11. Install pitman shaft assembly and side cover to housing.
  12. Install side cover bolts and tighten to 60 N.m (44 ft. lbs.).
  13. Perform over-center rotation torque adjustment. See GEAR .
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