RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-4.7L (2008)
1. Coat the oil seal and washer with high temp grease.
NOTE: Install the oil seal with the lip facing inward. Flat side of the oil seal should be against the washer.
2. Install the oil seal with pitman shaft seal installer tool 8989 driver (2) and C-4171 handle (1).
3. Install backup washer.
4. Install the retainer ring with snap ring pliers.
5. Coat the dust seal with high temp grease.
6. Install the dust seal with a driver (2) and handle (1).
7. Install pitman shaft protective seal protector 8993 (2) over the shaft.
8. Install the pitman shaft into the steering gear until it fully seats into the bearing.
9. Install the new cover bolts and tighten to 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the pitman arm See: Pitman Arm/Service and Repair/Pitman Arm - Installation .
