TM 9-2320-280-34
11-5. STEERING GEAR REPAIR (Cont'd)
g. Assembly
NOTE
For general assembly instructions, refer to para. 2-16.
1.
Using pitman shaft bearing remover/installer and adapter ring, install single-lip seal (4) and one
washer (2) in housing (3) only far enough to provide clearance for next seal (5) and washer (2).
2.
Using pitman shaft bearing remover/installer and adapter ring, install double-lip seal (5) and
second washer (2) in housing (3) only far enough to provide clearance for retaining ring (1).
3.
Install retaining ring (1) in housing (3).
NOTE
Soak teflon ring in warm water to ease assembly.
4.
Install O-ring seal (7) and teflon ring (6) on rack piston (8).
5.
Install worm shaft (9) in rack piston (8).
6.
Align lower ball return guide hole (10) with worm shaft groove.
7.
Alternately install eight each black and chrome bearing balls (11) into lower guide hole (10) while
rotating worm shaft (9) counterclockwise.
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