B2300 Regular Cab 2WD L4-2.3L VIN A (1997)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
With Manual Steering
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Disengage the flex coupling shield from the steering gear input shaft shield and slide it up the intermediate shaft.
2. Remove the bolt and steering gear input shaft shield.
3. Remove in the order shown in the illustration, referring to the following:
Pitman Arm (1)
Remove the pitman arm using Pitman Arm Puller T64P3590-F, or equivalent.
CAUTION: Do not hammer on the end of the puller as this can damage the steering gear.
INSTALLATION
1. Install in the reverse order of removal, referring to the following:
Steering Gear (2)
1. Rotate the input shaft from stop to stop, counting the total number of turns. Then turn the input shaft back exactly half way.
2. Slide the steering gear input shaft shield on the input shaft.
3. Install the steering gear to side rail.
Tightening torque: 68 - 84 Nm (50 - 62 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the flex coupling to steering gear input shaft bolt.
