Isuzu — Steering Gear Removal
Repair & overhaul · Steering gear box
From a Isuzu service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
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Procedure
- Remove stone guard and lower fan shroud.
- Disconnect stabilizer bar at links and loosen stabilizer bracket fixing nuts.
- Disconnect pipe.
- Remove pitman arm nut and pitman arm (remover 5-8840-2005-0 / J-29107).
- Make setting mark across coupling flange and worm shaft; remove universal joint bolt.
- Remove gear box mounting bolt and nut (push stabilizer bar aside).
- Remove gear box.
- Install in reverse order; align setting marks; torque bolts per specification.
Tools required
- Pitman arm remover 5-8840-2005-0 (J-29107) Amazon
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Specs & values
- Gear box mounting bolt and nut torque 44 N·m (4.5/33)
- Coupling clamp bolt torque 25 N·m (2.5/18)
- Pitman arm nut torque 216 N·m (22.0/159)
- Pipe nut torque 44 N·m (4.5/33)
Source: Isuzu service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.