Thrust Support Assembly

Power Steering Gear (708):

Power Steering Gear - Legend (708):

^ Tools Required:
- J 42882 Adjuster Nut Socket
- J 6222-A Shaft Seal Protector
- Or Equivalent

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
- Steering gear from vehicle.

NOTICE: Tool J 6222-A must be placed over the stub shaft end before removing or replaceing the adjuster nut assembly and thrust support assembly.

Loosening Coupling Shield Ret. And Lock Nut:

DISASSEMBLE
1. Coupling shield ret. and lock nut (48) from adjuster nut (65).

Replacing Adjuster Nut Assembly:

2. Adjuster nut (65) from housing (20) using J 42882.
3. Thrust support assembly (49) and O-ring seals (56).
4. O-ring seal (56)

ASSEMBLE

NOTICE: Install a new O-ring (56) each time the thrust support assembly is removed from the gear.

- Lubricate O-ring seal (56).
1. Install O-ring seal (56).
2. Thrust support assembly (49).
3. Adjuster nut (65) to housing (20) using J 42882.
4. Coupling shield ret. and lock nut (48) to adjuster nut (65)

Adjust
- Thrust bearing preload.

5. Install coupling shield ret. and lock nut (48), and using a drift in a notch, tighten securely.
- Hold adjuster nut (65) to maintain alignment of the marks.

Adjust
- Pitman shaft over-center sector.

INSTALL OR CONNECT
- Power steering gear.