Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Power steering gear
Jeep Cherokee (XJ) 1984 - 2001 Service Manual > Steering > Power steering gear
- Description and operation. Diagnosis and testing. Removal and installation
- Disassembly and assembly
- Adjustments
- Specifications. Special tools
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 ...
Description and operation. Diagnosis and testing. Removal and installation
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 ...
Other materials:
Axle shaft. Axle shaft seal and bearing. Differential
Axle shaft
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle. Ensure that the
transmission is in neutral.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake drum. Refer to Group 5, Brakes,
for proper procedure.
(4) Clean all foreign material from housing cover
area.
(5) Loosen housing cover bo ...