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Steering Gear Thrust Support Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear)

Steering Gear Thrust Support Replacement - Off Vehicle (700 Gear) 

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Tools Required
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J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket

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J 6222-A Shaft Seal Protector

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J 43435 Adjuster Lock Nut Wrench

Disassembly Procedure 

1. Rotate the stub shaft back and forth in order to drain the power steering fluid.
2. Remove the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut from the steering gear housing using J 43435 and a torque wrench.

3. Remove the adjuster nut assembly (2) from the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882.

4. Remove the thrust support assembly (2) from the steering gear housing (1).

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