Special Tools

1. Raise and suitable support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
2. Remove the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement.
3. Install the power steering gear into a vise.
4. Remove the pitman arm nut and washer.



5. Remove the pitman arm from the pitman shaft using J 6632-01 or J 29107-A .

1. Install the pitman arm to the power steering gear.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

2. Align the marks made at the removal on the pitman arm and the pitman arm shaft.
3. Install a new pitman arm washer and nut and tighten to 250 N·m (184 lb ft).
4. Remove the power steering gear from the vise.
5. Install the power steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Check the wheel alignment. Refer to Wheel Alignment Measurement.