Spirit L6-258 4.2L VIN C 2-bbl (1982)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Replacement
MANUAL STEERING
1. Remove flexible coupling bolts.
2. Remove pitman arm, using a suitable puller.
3. Remove mounting screws and lower steering gear from vehicle.
4. Reverse procedure to install.
POWER STEERING
1. Disconnect pressure and return hoses from gear. Raise hoses above pump level to keep oil from draining out of pump.
2. Remove flexible coupling bolt nuts, noting the different nut sizes to insure correct assembly.
3. On Eagle models, remove skid plate, if equipped, then remove lefthand crossmember to sill support brace and stabilizer bar bracket from frame.
4. Remove pitman arm with a suitable puller.
5. Remove gear attaching bolts.
6. Slide lower shaft free of coupling flange, then remove gear.
7. Reverse procedure to install.
