Pickup 2WD L4-2466cc DSL (1984)
Fig. 2 Manual steering gear. Pickup 2 wheel drive
Disassembly
1.
Remove pitman arm using a suitable puller, Figs. 1 and 2.
2.
Remove sector shaft adjusting screw locknut.
3.
Remove end cover attaching bolts, then remove end cover and sector shaft. Drain oil from gear housing.
4.
Loosen worm bearing adjusting screw locknut using suitable tool.
5.
Using suitable tool, remove worm bearing adjusting screw from gear housing.
6.
Remove worm assembly with bearing from gear housing. Do not disassemble ball nut from worm assembly. If found to be defective, replace
the entire assembly.
Assembly & Adjustment
Apply grease to oil seal lips and a light coat of grease or gear oil to bearing and sliding surfaces before assembling.
1.
Install worm and assemble adjusting screw and locknut, Figs. 1 and 2.
2.
Using suitable tool, tighten adjusting screw within turning range of steering worm and allow bearings to seat.