CHRYSLER SERVICE MANUAL
STEERING—245
GEAR SHAFT
THRUST WASHER
VALVF ROD ADJUSTING DISC
"O"
RING
WASHER-
ADJUSTING SCREW-
LOCK RIN<
54x631
Fig.
11—Gear Shaft Adjusting Screw Assembly
Remove lock nut from shaft adjusting screw.
Remove three screws from cover. Remove
steering gear shaft cover from housing by
turning adjusting screw in. Remove steering
gear shaft assembly from gear housing by tap-
ping it lightly with a fiber hammer. Align gear
on gearshaft to clear opening in lower housing
before attempting removal. Removal of adjust-
ing screw is not necessary unless screw is dam-
aged. Remove screw as follows:
Remove adjusting screw retainer snap ring
with Tool C-3229. Remove adjusting screw,
thrust washer and washer from steering gear
shaft (Fig. 11). Remove adjusting screw "0"
ring. Inspect bearing surface on shaft for pit-
ting or scoring. Inspect condition of teeth on
shaft. Place suitable container under housing
PISTON AND ROD ASSEMBLY
GEAR HOUSING
54x633
VALVE ROD ADJUSTING DISC RETAINER
53x811 A
Fig.
13—Removing Valve Rod Adjusting Disc
assembly to catch trapped oil and slide piston
and rod assembly from gear housing (Fig. 12).
NOTE
Use care in handling parts to avoid damaging
the sealing surfaces on housing head.
f. Disassembly of Piston and Rods
Remove valve rod adjusting disc from valve
rod (Fig. 13). Do not damage disc or retainer.
Slide valve rod adjusting disc retainer from
upper piston rod. Remove upper piston rod nut
lock cap and upper piston rod nut with Tool
C-3328 (Fig. 14).
Slide valve control spacer assembly from up-
per piston rod (Fig. 15), and remove spacer
seal retainers from valve control spacer. Re-
move worm connector nut from upper piston
rod. Slide housing head off upper piston rod
(Fig. 16). Remove housing head "0" ring. Re-
move upper piston rod seal (lip type) from
housing head. Remove the "D" type (neoprene)
UPPER PISTON
ROD NUT
Fig.
12—Removing and Installing Piston and Rod
Assembly (Typical View)
53x812
Fig.
14—Removing Upper Piston Rod Nut
with Tool C-3328
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