Installation

1. Install the lower U-joint shield onto the steering gear lugs.
2. Slide the upper U-joint shield into place on the steering shaft assembly. Turn the steering wheel so the spokes are in the horizontal position.
3. Center the steering gear input shaft with the indexing flat facing down.
4. Slide the steering gear input shaft into the flex coupling and into place on the frame side rail. install the attaching bolts and lighten to 68-84 N.m (50 - 62 ft. lbs.). Tighten the flex coupling bolt to 34 - 47 N.m (26 - 34 ft. lbs.).
5. Be sure the wheels are in the straight ahead position, then install the Pitman arm on the sector shaft. Install the Pitman arm attaching washer and nut. Tighten nut to 230 - 310 N.m (170 - 228 ft.lbs.).
6. Connect and tighten the pressure and the return lines to the steering gear to 27 - 40 N.m (20 - 30 ft. lbs.).
7. Snap the upper and lower steering gear shaft U-joint shields together.
8. Disconnect the coil wire. Fill the reservoir. Crank the engine by Operating the ignition switch in START mode while turning the steering wheel from left to right to distribute the fluid.
9. Re-check fluid level and add Premium Power Steering Fluid, E6AZ-19582-AA (ESW-M2C33-F) or equivalent, if necessary.
- Connect the coil wire, start the engine and turn the steering wheel from side to side. Inspect for fluid leaks. Re-check fluid level.