C 1500 Truck 2WD V8-6.0L VIN U (2002)
6. Remove the backup washer (3) from the steering gear housing (1).
7. Pry the pitman shaft seal (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using a screwdriver.
8. Inspect the housing for burrs and replace if necessary.
9. Insert J 6278 through the hole in the top of the steering gear housing (1).
10. Drive out the needle bearing (2) from the steering gear housing (1).
Assembly Procedure
1. Install the needle bearing into the steering gear housing (1) using J 6278.
2. Drive the bearing into the housing until the needle bearing shoulder seats against the housing.
