B Series Truck 2WD L4-2184cc 2.2L 2200 2-bbl (1990)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
With Power Steering
Removal and Installation
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable, then raise and support vehicle.
2.
Remove nuts and cotter pins from tie rods, center link and idler arm.
3.
Remove outer tie rod ends, tie rods, tie rod nuts and inner tie rod ends.
4.
Remove center link.
5.
Remove idler arm and bushings, then the idler arm bracket attaching bolts and idler arm bracket.
6.
On models equipped with power steering, disconnect and cap pressure and return pipes from steering gear.
7.
On all models, remove pitman arm attaching nut, then the pitman arm.
8.
Remove steering gear attaching nuts, then the steering gear.
9.
Reverse procedure to install.
Disassembly and Assembly
Fig. 9 Disassembled View Of Power Steering Gear.
DISASSEMBLY
1.
Drain lubricant from gear, then secure gear in a suitable vise.
2.
Remove pitman arm using puller No. 49 0223 695E or equivalent.
3.
Loosen locknut, then remove side cover and sector shaft assembly, Fig. 9. Do not disassemble sector shaft.
4.
Remove snap ring, then the valve and piston assembly. If necessary, remove piston by rotating worm shaft counterclockwise.
5.
Remove lower, then the upper seal from gear housing.
6.
Remove oil seal, bearing, sleeve, worm shaft and O-rings from valve housing, as required.
7.
Remove and discard seal ring and O-ring from piston assembly.
ASSEMBLY
