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Steering Gears & Linkage: Overhaul: Assembly

  1. Insert worm spindle into housing with upper bearing and medium thickness shim (for initial adjustment).
    NOTE: Do not install oil seal until final adjustment is made.

    Install lower bearing.

  2. Install worm adjuster and tighten enough to seat bearings. Slacken adjuster and retighten until 8-14 INCH lbs. torque is required to turn worm. Tighten adjuster lock nut. Assemble pitman arm shaft.
  3. Check axial play of roller with feeler gauge. Maximum allowable play is 0.0015". If a 0.0019" feeler gauge blade can be fully inserted between roller and washer, pitman arm shaft must be replaced.
  4. Place adjusting screw and shim (secure with circlip) into shaft. Shim should allow screw to be turned without lateral play. Attach pitman shaft to housing cover. Insert assembly in housing at right angle to roller. Torque cover bolts. Install and torque pitman arm.
    NOTE: Do not fill housing with lubricant until adjustment is complete.
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