Navigator 4WD V8-5.4L SOHC VIN L (1998)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Replacement
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
WARNING: THE ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE AIR SUSPENSION MUST BE SHUT OFF PRIOR TO HOISTING, JACKING OR
TOWING AN AIR SUSPENSION VEHICLE. THIS CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY TURNING OFF THE AIR SUSPENSION
SWITCH LOCATED IN THE RH KICK PANEL AREA. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN UNEXPECTED INFLATION OR
DEFLATION OF THE AIR SPRINGS, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SHIFTING OF THE VEHICLE DURING THESE OPERATIONS.
2. Remove the skid plates.
(1) Remove the bolts.
(2) Remove the skid plate.
3. Slide back the plastic cover from the intermediate steering shaft to the steering gear.
4. Remove the intermediate shaft pinch bolt and remove the intermediate steering shaft from the steering gear.
