Thrust Support Replacement
Thrust Support ReplacementDisassembly Procedure
Tools Required
- J 42852 Adjuster Nut Socket
- J 6222-A Shaft Seal Protector
Important: Place J 6222-A over the stub shaft end before removing or replacing the adjuster nut assembly and the thrust support assembly.
1. Remove the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1) from the adjuster nut assembly using a drift and a hammer.
2. Remove the adjuster nut assembly (2)from the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882
3. Remove the thrust support assembly (2)from the steering gear housing (1).
4. Remove the 0-ring seal (3) from the thrust support assembly (2).
Assembly Procedure
Tools Required
J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket
Important: Install a new 0-ring seal each time the thrust support assembly is removed from the steering gear.
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. 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. Adjustments