Tag the pressure and return lines so they may be reassembled in their original positions.
Disconnect the pressure and return lines from the steering gear. Plug the lines and ports in the gear to prevent the entry of dirt.
Remove the clamp bolts retaining the flexible coupling to the steering gear.
Raise and safely support the vehicle.
Remove the nut from the sector shaft.
Remove the pitman arm from the sector shaft with a suitable pitman arm removal tool. Remove the tool from the pitman arm.
Support the steering gear and remove the steering gear retaining bolts.
Work the gear free of the flex coupling and remove the gear.
If the flex coupling did not come off with the gear, lift it off the shaft.
To install:
Turn the steering wheel to the straight-ahead position
During installation, position the steering gear input shaft as shown on 1992-98 vehicles
Center the steering gear input shaft with the indexing flat facing downward on 1989-91 vehicles. On 1992-98 vehicles, center the steering gear input shaft with the centerline of the 2 indexing flats at 4 o'clock.
Slide the steering gear input shaft into the flex coupling and into place on the frame side rail. Install the retaining bolts and tighten to 50-65 ft. lbs. (68-88 Nm).
Make sure the wheels are in the straight-ahead position. Install the pitman arm on the sector shaft and install the lockwasher and nut. Tighten the nut to 233-250 ft. lbs. (316-338 Nm).
Move the flex coupling into place on the steering gear input shaft. Install the retaining bolt and tighten to 20-30 ft. lbs. (27-41 Nm).
Connect the pressure and return lines to the steering gear and tighten the lines. Fill the reservoir and turn the steering wheel from stop-to-stop to distribute the fluid. Check the fluid level and add fluid, if necessary.
Start the engine and turn the steering wheel from left to right.
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voltage gauges read the out put voltage from a alternator
it should be a max of 14.5 to 14.8 volts
if it is higher then the alternator or regulator is faulty and needs removing for a bench test or replacement
there may be a connection to the dash light through the light control module that controls the voltage to those lights
fix one and see it that fixes the second.
Yes, the balancer may be coming apart. Check the rubber between the two pieces to see if it has shifted. Also see if the belt is aligned with all the pulleys
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