Hombre XS Space Cab L4-2.2L CPC (1997)
INSTALLATION
NOTE:
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When installing the seal the following tools are needed, a J 4245 Internal Snap Ring Pliers and J 6219 Seal Installer.
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Lubricate the new seals with power steering fluid.
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Apply a single layer of tape to the pitman arm shaft to avoid damaging the seals, then proceed to install the seals by completing these procedures.
1. Install the single lip seal and washer using the Special Service Tool (SST) J 6219, taking care to install it far enough to provide clearance for the
remaining seal, washer, and retaining ring. DO NOT allow the seal to bottom in the bore.
2. Install the double lip seal and washer, using the J 6219.
3. Install the snap ring, using the Special Service Tool (SST) J 4245.
4. Center the steering gear and do the following:
a. Turn the wheel until it stops.
b. Turn the wheel in the opposite direction until it stops, while counting the number of turns.
c. Turn the wheel back half the number of turns in the previous step.
5. Install the pitman arm.
6. Bleed the system.
Gear
REMOVAL
NOTE: Place a drain pan below the steering gear and remove the following components.
1. Remove the return and inlet hoses from the steering gear and cap or tape the ends of the hoses and gear fittings to prevent the entrance of dirt.
2. Remove the intermediate shaft shield from steering gear.
3. Remove the lower clamp bolt taking care to draw alignment marks on the lower clamp and the steering shaft before removing the lower clamp.
4. Remove the lower clamp from the steering shaft and then the pitman arm.
6. Next, remove the steering gear mounting bolts and washers,and then the steering gear itself.
INSTALLATION
When installing the steering gear complete following procedures.
