Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
14. Install the worm shaft (4) to the steering gear housing (3).
15. Install the valve. Refer to Spool Valve Replacement.
16. Install the rack piston (2) to the worm (4) from J 21552 using J 8947 to compress the seals.
Important: Reinstall all of the rack piston balls into the rack piston. Improper rack piston ball installation may result in personal injury.
17. Hold J 21552 tightly against the worm shaft (4).
18. Turn the stub shaft clockwise until the rack piston (2) is seated on the worm shaft (4).
19. Install the rack piston plug.
Tighten
Tighten the rack piston plug to 150 N.m (111 lb ft).
20. Install the housing end plug (1). Refer to Housing End Plug Replacement.
21. Install the pitman shaft and side cover. Refer to Pitman Shaft and Side Cover Replacement.
22. To adjust the steering gear, refer to:
1. Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment. See: Adjustments
2. Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment. See: Adjustments
Pitman Shaft Seal Replacement
Pitman Shaft Seal Replacement (4WD)
Removal Procedure
Tools Required
J 4245 Snap Ring Piers
1. Remove the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement (4WD).See: Pitman Arm
2. Remove the snap ring (6) using J 4245.
3. Remove the following components from the power steering gear (1):
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The dust seal (5)
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The return ring (4)
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The washer (3)
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The pitman shaft oil seal (2)
4. Inspect the pitman shaft seal surfaces for roughness or pitting.
Replace the pitman shaft if the shaft is pitted.
5. Clean the pitman shaft and seal areas using a wire brush.
Installation Procedure