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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

Tools Required

    • J 4245 Internal Snap Ring Pliers
    • J 6219 Pitman Shaft Seal Installer
  1. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .
  2. Remove the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement in Steering Linkage.

  3. Object Number: 284247  Size: SH
  4. Use the J 4245 in order to remove the snap ring (1).
  5. Remove the pitman shaft seal (2).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 284247  Size: SH
  1. Use the J 6219 to install the pitman shaft seal (2).
  2. Use the J 4245 in order to install the snap ring (1).
  3. Install the pitman arm. Refer to Pitman Arm Replacement in Steering Linkage.
  4. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement .