Regal V6-3.8L VIN K (1997)
openings between the two groups of ball bearings.
17.
With the forcing screw backed off, screw the center nut into the puller.
Tighten
Tighten the nut until it bottoms against the puller.
18.
While holding the center nut with a wrench, tighten the forcing screw to remove the bearing from the housing. See Figure 7.
Important
Inspect the gear housing to ensure that all pieces of the old bearing have been removed.
19.
Apply a small quantity of lubrication (e.g. multi-purpose grease or power steering fluid) inside the housing bore where the new bearing will be
installed.
20.
Center the new bearing over the pinion thread. The bearing can be installed with either side facing outwards.
21.
Place the bearing installer (1) J 44714-2 (included in J 44714-B) over the pinion thread. Refer to Figure 8. If necessary, use the extension included
with the installer. Lightly tap with a hammer until the bearing is seated in the housing.
22.
Install a new snap ring. Refer to Figure 9. When properly installed, the large lug (1) on the snap ring must be on the right side as shown.
Important
If the stub shaft is not held in the next step, damage to the pinion teeth will occur.
23.
While holding the stub shaft (1), install a new retaining nut (3) on the pinion shaft. Refer to Figure 10.
Tighten
Tighten the retaining nut to 30 Nm (22 lb ft).
24.
Install a new dust cap (2) to the steering gear housing.
25.
Center the rack in the housing.
Tighten
Tighten the adjuster plug (2) to 10 Nm (88 lb in), and then back off 40 to 50 degrees (4). Refer to Figure 11.
26.
Check the torque on the pinion. Maximum pinion preload torque is 4 Nm (35 lb in).
27.
Tighten the adjuster plug lock nut (3) firmly against the steering gear housing while holding the adjuster plug (2) stationary.
28.
Install the steering gear in the engine cradle mounting brackets.
29.
Install the two bolts that attach the steering gear to the engine cradle.
Tighten
Tighten to 80 Nm (59 lb ft).
30.
Raise the rear of the engine cradle and install the rear attaching bolts.
Tighten
Tighten to 180 Nm (133 lb ft).
31.
Connect the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear and install the bolt.
Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 48 Nm (35 lb ft).
32.
Reposition the stabilizer bar.
