C 2500 Truck 2WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2002)
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.
3. Coat the pitman shaft seal (2) and backup washer (3) with grease.
4. Install the pitman shaft seal (2) onto the steering gear housing (1) using J6219.
5. Install the backup washer (3) onto the steering gear housing (1).
Important: The pitman shaft seal must not contact the bearing.
6. Install the pitman shaft retainer ring (2) onto the steering gearing housing (1) using J4245.
