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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1980FORWARD CONTROL 5.7L ENG VIN M, AUTOMATIC TRANS, TRANS MFR CD 400/M40REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGSTEERING GEARPOWER STEERING GEARS - SAGINAW RECIRCULATING BALLREMOVAL & INSTALLATIONSTEERING GEARJEEP, ALL MODELS
1980 Chevrolet Forward Control 5.7L Eng VIN M, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 400/M40
Jeep, All Models
1980 Chevrolet Forward Control 5.7L Eng VIN M, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD 400/M40SECTION Jeep, All Models
- Remove intermediate shaft to worm shaft coupling clamp bolt and disconnect intermediate shaft. Remove pitman arm nut and washer. Pull pitman arm off shaft using a suitable puller (J-6632).
- On Wagoneer, Cherokee and Truck models, remove steering gear to frame rail bolts and remove steering gear from vehicle. On CJ models, raise left side of vehicle slightly to release tension from left front spring. Place safety stand under frame.
- Remove bolts securing steering gear lower bracket to frame. Remove bolts securing steering gear upper bracket to crossmember. Remove steering gear from vehicle. Remove brackets if necessary. To install, apply Loctite to frame and crossmember bolts, reverse removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.