Fleetwood FWD V8-300 4.9L (1993)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Removal and Installation
STEERING GEAR
Removing/Installing Steering Gear
TOOL REQUIRED:
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J 24319-01 Puller
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Raise vehicle with suspension contact hoist and suitably support.
2. Left front tire and wheel.
CAUTION: Failure to disconnect the intermediate shaft from the rack and pinion stub shaft can result in damage to the steering gear and/or
intermediate shaft. This damage can cause loss of steering control which could result in personal injury.
NOTICE: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the "LOCK" position before disconnecting the steering
column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the coil assembly in the steering column to become uncentered which
will cause damage to the coil assembly.
3. Intermediate shaft lower connection.
4. Using J 24319-01, tie rod ends from steering knuckles.