Overhaul Steering Gear - Disassembly
1. Place the steering gear assembly in a vise.
2. Back off the locknut and loosen the lever stud adjusting
screw.
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Fig. 8-7 Steering Gear Lever
3. Remove both large nuts and washer and remove the
lever and shaft assembly.
Fig. 8-8 Lever and Shaft
4. Remove the cotter pin and adjusting plug from the end
of the steering gear housing.
5. Remove the steering post, worm, and bearings from the
housing.
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Fig. 8-9 Adjusting Plug
The disassembled steering gear is shown in Fig. 8-10.
Fig. 8-10 Steering Gear Disassembled
Overhau I Steering Gear - Assembly
1. Place the main housing firmly in a vise.
2. Lubricate and place the upper and lower ball bearings
and races on the worm shaft.
3. Insert the worm and bearings into the housing.