Removal Procedure

Tools Required 

• J 6632-01  Pitman Arm Puller
• J 24319-B  Universal Steering Linkage Puller
• J 29107-A  Pitman Arm Puller

1. Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
2. Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
   NOTE: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
3. Remove the power steering hoses from the steering gear.
4. Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear in order to prevent any entrance of dirt.
5. Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT - LOWER in STEERING WHEEL & STEERING COLUMN .
6. Remove the pitman arm to relay rod nut.
   Fig 1: Removing Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut

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7. Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using J 24319-B  .
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Pitman Arm From Relay Rod

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8. Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
9. Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.
   Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear From Vehicle

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10. Remove the pitman arm to the power steering gear retaining nut.
    Fig 4: Removing Pitman Arm To Power Steering Gear

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11. Remove the pitman arm from the power steering gear using J 6632-01  or J 29107-A  .
    Fig 5: Removing Pitman Arm From Power Steering Gear

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