Hombre XS Space Cab 2WD V6-4.3L (1998)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Replacement
NOTICE: Do not rotate steering shaft after steering column has been removed. Damage to SIR components may occur.
Steering Gear Assembly
REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
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Place a drain pan below the steering gear.
1. Return and inlet hoses from the steering gear.
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Cap or tape the ends of the hoses and gear fittings to prevent the entrance of dirt.
2. Intermediate shaft shield from steering gear.
Intermediate Shaft
3. Lower clamp bolt.
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Draw alignment marks on the lower clamp and the steering shaft before removing the lower clamp.
4. Lower clamp from the steering shaft.
5. Pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement.
6. Steering gear mounting bolts and washers.
7. Steering gear.
INSTALL OR CONNECT
1. Steering gear.
2. Washers and mounting bolts.
Tighten: Mounting bolts to 75 Nm (55 ft. lbs.).
3. Pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement.
4. Lower clamp to the steering shaft.
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Make sure the alignment marks line up.
5. Lower clamp bolt.
6. Intermediate shaft shield to steering gear.
7. Return all inlet hoses.
Tighten: Hose clamps to 2.0 Nm (18 inch lbs.).
8. Bleed the system. Refer to Power Steering Bleeding.