Dodge RAM TRUCK 1500 1995 Service Manual page 1263

19-20 STEERING
B R
RECIRCULATING B A L L POWER STEERING GEAR
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page
page
Adjuster Plug Assembly Replacement . 27
Check Valve Replacement 33
Gear Disassembly Information
.,24
Housing End Plug
26
Pitman Shaft and Side Cover Replacement . . . . . . 26
Pitman Shaft Seals and Bearing Replacement
. . . . 32
Pitman Shaft Seals—In Car Replacement 20
Rack Piston and Worm Shaft Replacement . . . . . . 30
Service Information 20
Steering Gear Adjustments 22
Steering Gear Replacement 22
Valve Replacement 29
SERflCE INFORMATION
A recirculating-ball steering gear is used with the
power (assisted) steering system. The power steering
gear can be adjusted and internally serviced.
PITMAN SHAFT SEALS—IN CAR REPLACEMENT
R E M O V A L
(1) Remove pitman arm from gear. Refer to Pitman
Arm Removal in Steering Linkage.
(2) Clean exposed end of pitman shaft and hous­
ing. Use a wire brash to clean the shaft splines.
(3) Remove retaining ring with snap ring pliers.
CAUTION: Use care not to score the housing bore
when prying out seals and washers.
(4) Remove backup washer and double lip seal
with screwdriver.
• Start the engine and turn the steering wheel fully
to the LEFT to force out the seals and washers.
• Stop the engine.
(5) Remove backup washer and single lip seal with
screwdriver.
(6) Inspect the housing for burrs and remove if
necessary. Inspect the pitman shaft seal surface for
roughness and pitting. If pitted replace shaft.
INSTALLATION
(1) Coat seal with white petroleum grease. Install
single lip seal with Installer special tool C-4178 or a
suitable size deep socket (Fig. 1).
(2) Coat the double lip seal and washer with white
petroleum grease.
PITMAN
SHAFT
DUST SHIELD
NYLON
WASHER
SPECIAL TOOL
C-4171
SPECIAL TOOL
C-4178
PITMAN
SHAFT
SEAL
J9519-6
Fig. 1 Pitman Shaft Seal Installation
(3) Install the backup washer.
(4) Install the double lip seal.
(5) Install the backup washer.
(6) Install the retainer ring with snap ring pliers.
(7) Center the steering gear.
(8) Install the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm
Installation in Steering Linkage.
(9) Add power steering fluid. Refer to Power Steer­
ing Initial Operation.