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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Diagnosis and testing
Engine diagnosis-introduction Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the causes of malfunctions not detected and remedied by routine maintenance. These malfunctions may be classified as either performance (e.g., engine idles rough and stalls) or mechanical (e.g., a strange noise). Refe ...