Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 589

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1968 P O N T I A C S E R V I C E M A N U A L
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F i g . 9 - 5 7 Removing or Installing Pitman Shaft N e e d l e Bearing
6. If pitman shaft needle bearings are to be r e ­
placed, remove bearing by driving out of housing,
using tool J 6278-1 with adapter J 6278-3 (Fig
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9-57).
7. If connectors are to be removed, tap threads
in holes of connectors, using 5/16-18 NF tap (Fig
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9-58)„
8. Remove connectors by using threaded bolt into
tapped holes with washer and nut as extractor (Fig.
9-59).
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If steering gear housing is to be replaced on
F i g . 9 - 5 8 Tapping Connector Hole
Pontiac or Firebird models remove the large snap
ring placed against the upper end of housing bore.
This must be installed in new housing (Fig. 9-60,
Item #43).
ADJUSTER PLUG-DISASSEMBLE
NOTE: Servicing of the adjuster plug need only
be done if the stub shaft seal or needle bearing
require replacement.
1. Remove thrust bearing retainer with a screw­
driver, being careful not to score needle bearing
bore. Remove thrust bearing spacer, thrust bearing
and thrust bearing races.
2. Remove adjuster plug O- ring and discard.
3. Remove retaining snap ring and dust seaL
4. Using a screwdriver pry out stub shaft seal, be
careful not to score bore or adjuster plug.
5. Using tool J 6221 drive needle bearing out of
adjuster plug.
6. If needle bearing was removed, install bear­
ing using tool J 6221, position bearing on tool with
letter side of bearing against tool. Drive bearing
into plug until bearing is centered in bore.
7. Lubricate stub shaft seal and install seal using
tool J 5188. Install seal only far enough to allow
clearance for the dust seal and retaining snap ring.
8. Install dust seal and retaining snap ring, be
sure lip of dust seal is facing outward.
9. Lubricate O- ring seal and install in groove in
adjuster plug
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10. Assemble thrust bearing races, thrust bearing,
bearing spacer, and bearing retainer on adjuster
plug. Using a small brass drift tap retainer onto
adjuster plug.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
Carefully wash all parts in a suitable cleaning
solvent.
F i g . 9-59 Removing Connector