Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
from the opposite end of the valve body (1).
2. If necessary, install the stub shaft to the valve spool in the following manner:
1. Insert the stub shaft (3) into the valve spool.
2. Insert the pin.
3. The notch in the stub shaft cap (1) must fully engage the valve body pin (2). Seat the stub shaft cap against the valve body shoulder.
4. Alternately install the 0-ring seals and the teflon rings to the valve body.
5. Lubricate the 0-ring seals and the teflon rings with power steering fluid.
3. Install the stub shaft (7) and valve assembly (6) to the worm shaft (5). Ensure the pin fits in the worm shaft to the slot in the valve assembly.
4. Install the thrust support assembly. Refer to Thrust Support Replacement.
5. Refer to Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment to adjust the thrust bearing preload. See: Adjustments
6. Refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment to adjust the pitman shaft over-center sector. See: Adjustments
Rack Piston and Worm Shaft Replacement
Rack Piston and Worm Shaft Replacement
Disassembly Procedure
Tools Required
J 21552 Rack Piston Arbor
