Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Power steering gear

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Description and operation Power steering pump DESCRIPTION Hydraulic pressure for the power steering system is provided by a belt driven power steering pump (Fig. 1). The pump shaft has a pressed-on ...

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Description and operation POWER STEERING GEAR DESCRIPTION The power steering gear is a recirculating ball type gear with a 14:1 ratio. OPERATION The gear acts as a rolling thread between the wor ...

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Utility vehicles have higher ground clearance and a narrower track to make them capable of performing in a wide variety of off-road applications. Specific design characteristics give them a higher center of gravity than ordinary cars. An advantage of the higher ground clearance is a better v ...