Dakota 4WD V6-239 3.9L Magnum (1996)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Power Steering Gear Service
DISASSEMBLE
1. Drain gear assembly by rotating stub shaft from stop to stop.
End Cover Retaining Ring Removal
2. Rotate cover retainer ring until one end is near hole in side of gear housing and pry ring out.
3. Push end cover out of housing by turning stub shaft counterclockwise. Do not turn stub shaft further than necessary to remove end plug as
balls from rack piston will fall and lay loose inside the rack piston chamber.
Rack Piston End Plug Removal
