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STEERING / SUSPENSION
STEERING WHEEL REMOVAL (NON-EPS STEERING SHAFT BEARING
MODELS) REPLACEMENT
NOTE
CAUTION
Replacement pivot tube assembly comes with new
This procedure should NOT be used on EPS models.
Using this procedure on an EPS model can upper and lower bearings installed. Use this procedure
permanently damage the EPS unit and cause a Power if replacing just the bearings only.
Steering fault.
1. Remove the steering wheel cap q.
q Bushing e Pivot Tube
2. Loosen the steering wheel nut w and back it half w Bearing r Steering Shaft
way off the steering shaft.
1. Perform the “Steering Shaft Removal” procedure.
3. Apply some heat to the area under the steering
wheel nut to help break up the thread locker. 2. Press steering shaft out of the pivot tube.
4. With a glove on your hand, place it under the 3. Note the order and location of the bushings and
steering wheel. Lift upward on the inner portion of the bearings between the steering wheel and pivot tube.
steering wheel while using a hammer to strike the
steering shaft nut. 4. Drive the bearings out of the pivot tube using a drift
punch.
NOTE 5. Inspect the pivot tube bearing surfaces for signs of
If the steering wheel will not pop loose, proceed to excessive wear or damage.
“Steering Shaft Removal”. 6. Apply Loctite 271 (Red) to the outer circumference
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of the new lower bearing race. Slide the new lower
5. Once the steering wheel pops loose, completely bearing onto the steering shaft and install the
remove the nut and lift the steering wheel off the steering shaft through the pivot tube.
shaft.
CAUTION
Do not allow any of the Loctite to get in the bearing.
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NOTE
Be sure the lower washers and spacers are still on the
steering shaft.
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