Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
1. Lubricate the new 0-ring seal (3).
2. Install the new 0-ring seal (3) on the thrust support assembly (2).
3. Install the thrust support assembly (2).
4. Connect the adjuster nut assembly (2)to the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882.
5. Install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1) to the adjuster nut assembly.
6. Refer to Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment to adjust the thrust bearing preload. See: Adjustments
7. Using a drift in a notch, install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1).
8. Hold the adjuster nut assembly to maintain alignment of the marks while tightening the coupling shield retainer and lock nut (1).
9. Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1)securely.
10. Refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment to adjust the pitman shaft over-center preload. See: Adjustments
