Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
2. Remove the stub shaft (1) and the valve assembly (2)from the thrust support assembly.
3. If necessary, remove the stub shaft (1) from the valve assembly (2) in the following manner:
1. Tap the stub shaft (1) lightly on a wood block in order to loosen the shaft cap.
2. Pull the shaft cap and the valve spool out from valve body (2)6 mm (1/4 inch).
3. Disengage the stub shaft pin (3) from the hole in the valve spool (4).
4. If the valve assembly needs repair, disassemble the valve in the following manner:
1. Simultaneously pull and rotate the valve spool (5) from the valve body (1).
2. Remove the valve spool 0-ring seal (4).
3. Alternately remove the valve body teflon rings (2) and the 0-ring seals (3)
Assembly Procedure
1. If disassembled, reassemble the valve assembly in the following manner:
1. Install the valve spool 0-ring seal (4) to the valve spool (5).
2. Lubricate the valve spool (5) and 0-ring seal (4)with power steering fluid.
3. Simultaneously push and rotate the valve spool (5) into the valve body (1) until the hole in the valve spool for the stub shaft pin is accessible
