S15/T15 Jimmy 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1998)
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Tools Required:
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J 6278 Pitman Shaft Bearing Remover and Installer
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J 6219 Pitman Shaft Oil Seal Installer
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J 4245 Internal Snap Ring Pliers
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Or Equivalents
NOTE: This procedure covers the seal and bearing replacement for steering gears. The steering gear uses one single lip seal and one double lip seal.
Seals may be replaced without removing the power steering gear.
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Pitman arm from steering ear.
Clean
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Exposed end of pitman shaft (12) and housing (20).
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Use a wire brush to clean pitman shaft splines.
DISASSEMBLE
1. Retaining ring (35) using J 4245. Important Use care not to score the housing bore when prying out seals and washers.
2. Backup washer (33), and double lip seal (32) using a screwdriver to pry them from the housing (20). Backup washer (31) and single lip seal (30)
using a screwdriver.
Inspect
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Housing (20) for burrs and remove if necessary.
4. Needle bearing (28).
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Insert J 6278 through the hole in the top of the housing (20) and drive out bearing (28).
ASSEMBLE
NOTE: Coat double lip seal (32) and washer (33) with grease.
1. Needle bearing (28) to housing (20) using J 6278.
2. Single lip seal (30) using J 6219.
3. Backup washer (31).
4. Double lip seal (32).
5. Backup washer (33).
6. Retaining ring (35) using J 4245.
7. Pitman shaft and side cover.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
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Pitman arm to steering gear.
Check Valve Replacement
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
