RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (2000)
5. Remove side cover bolts and remove side cover, gasket and pitman shaft as an assembly.
NOTE: The pitman shaft will not clear the housing if it is not centered.
6. Remove pitman shaft from the side cover.
7. Remove dust seal from the housing with a seal pick.
CAUTION: Use care not to score the housing bore when prying out seals and washer.
8. Remove retaining ring with snap ring pliers.
9. Remove washer from the housing.
10. Remove oil seal from the housing with a seal pick.
11. Remove pitman shaft bearing from housing with a bearing driver and handle.
ASSEMBLY