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Assembly Procedure

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  1. Screw the pitman shaft (4) to the side cover (8) d until it fully seats to the side cover (8).
  2. Install the adjuster lock nut (1). Do not tighten the adjuster lock nut (1) until the pitman shaft adjustment is completed.
  3. Install the pitman shaft assembly (4) and the side cover (8) to the steering gear housing (7).
  4. Install the bolts (2). Tighten the bolts (2) to 60 N.m (45 lb ft).
  5. Install the lock washer (2).
  6. Install the nut (3).
  7. Refer to Pitman Shaft Over-Center Preload Adjustment - Off Vehicle  .