Tools Required

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

Place a drain pan under the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to POWER STEERING HOSE DISCONNECTED NOTICE .
Remove the power steering hoses from the steering gear.
Cap the ends of the hoses and the power steering gear in order to prevent any entrance of dirt.
Disconnect the intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Refer to INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT REPLACEMENT-LOWER .
Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle with suitable safety stands. Refer to JACKING AND LIFTING .
Remove the engine protection shield, if equipped.
Remove the pitman arm to relay rod nut.

Fig 1: Remove Pitman Arm To Relay Rod Nut
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Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod using J 24319-B .

Fig 2: Disconnect Pitman Arm From Relay Rod
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Remove the bolts retaining the steering gear to the frame.
Remove the steering gear from the vehicle.

Fig 3: Removing Steering Gear & Retaining Bolts To Frame

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Remove the pitman arm to the power steering gear retaining nut.

Fig 4: Remove Pitman Arm To Power Steering Gear Retaining Nut
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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 Using J 6632-1 & J 29107-A
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