D250 3/4 Ton Pickup 2WD V8-318 5.2L VIN Y FI (1988)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Replacement
Manual Steering Gear Replacement
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove two wormshaft coupling attaching bolts.
3. Remove steering arm from steering gear using tool No. C-4150.
4. Remove steering gear to frame attaching bolts, then the gear from vehicle.
5. Reverse procedure to install.
Power Steering Gear Replacement
REMOVAL
1.
Center steering gear and remove steering gear arm using a suitable tool.
2.
Disconnect pressure and return hoses.
3.
Disconnect steering gear-to-shaft coupling.
4.
Remove steering gear-to-frame bolts and remove gear from chassis.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position steering gear to frame, then install and tighten bolts finger tight.
2.
Install bolts in coupling.
3.
Reposition gear to frame to eliminate binding and torque bolts to specifications.
4.
Connect pressure and return hoses.
5.
Center steering gear and install steering gear arm retaining nut.
