Assembly Procedure

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Important: Install a new O-ring seal each time the thrust support assembly is removed from the steering gear.

Lubricate the new O-ring seal (3).
Install the new O-ring seal (3) on the thrust support assembly (2).
Install the thrust support assembly (2).

Fig 1: Installing Thrust Support Assembly & O-Ring Seal
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Connect the adjuster nut assembly (2) to the steering gear housing (1) using J 42882 .
Install the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut (1) to the adjuster nut assembly.
Refer to Worm Thrust Bearing Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle to adjust the thrust bearing preload.

Fig 2: Installing Adjuster Nut Assembly
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Hold the adjuster nut assembly in position to maintain alignment of the marks.
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Tighten the coupling shield retainer and the lock nut using J 43435 and a torque wrench.
Tighten

Tighten the retainer and the lock nut to 109 N.m (80 lb ft).

Fig 3: Identifying J 42882 & J 43435
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