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M A N U A L STEERING GEAR
382-5
Fig. 382-1 1 Installing Pitman Shaft Seal
Fig. 382-1 2 Removing Pitman Shaft Bushing
WO'RMSHAFT BEARING RACE
REPLACEMENT
Removal
1. Using a brass drift remove wormshaft race from
housing.
Installation
1. Install wormshaft race in housing using Tool J 8811.
Fig. 3 8 2 - 1 3 Installing Pitman Shaft Bushing
ADJUSTER PLUG RACE
Removal
1. Remove bearing retainer from bearing adjuster.
Bearing cup is a slip fit and will come out with bearing and
belleville washer.
lnstallation
1. Install belleville washer, bearing cup, bearing and
retainer in worm bearing adjuster.
BALL N U T SERVICING
As a rule, disassembly of the ball nut will not be
necessary if it is perfectly free with no indication of binding
or tightness when rotated on the worm. However, if there is
any idnication of binding or tightness, the unit should be
disassembled, cleaned and inspected as follows:
Disassembly
1. Remove screws and clamp retaining the ball guides
in ball nut. Draw guides out of ball nut.
2. Turn the ball nut upside down and rotate the
wormshaft back and forth until all the balls have dropped out
of the ball nut into a clean pan. With the balls removed, the
ball nut can be pulled endwise off the worm.
Cleaning and Inspection
Wash all parts in cleaning solvent and dry them
thoroughly with air. Using a magnifying glass, inspect the
worm and nut grooves and the surface of all balls for signs
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