Escalade 4WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2011)
10. Insert remover/installer J 6278 through the hole in the top of the steering gear housing (1).
11. Drive out the steering gear pitman shaft bearing (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the steering gear pitman shaft bearing into the steering gear housing (1) using remover/installer J 6278 .
2. Drive the steering gear pitman shaft bearing into the steering gear housing until the shoulder seats properly.
3. Coat the steering gear pitman shaft seal (2) and steering gear pitman shaft washer (3) with grease.
4. Install the steering gear pitman shaft seal (2) into the steering gear housing (1) using installer J 6219 .
5. Install the steering gear pitman shaft washer (3) onto the steering gear housing (1).
Important: The steering gear pitman shaft seal must not contact the steering gear pitman shaft bearing.
6. Install the steering gear pitman shaft seal retaining ring (2) into the steering gearing housing (1) using pliers J 4245 .
