Jeep Cherokee

 Service Manual

Steering » Power steering gear » Specifications
Power steering gear

Steering Gear

Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recirculating Ball

Gear Ratio

RHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1
LHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1

Worm Shaft Bearing

Preload . . . . . . . . . . 0.45-1.13 N·m (4-10 in. lbs.)

Pitman Shaft Overcenter Drag

New Gear (under 400 miles) . . . . . 0.45-0.90 N·m (4-8 in. lbs.) + Worm Shaft Preload
Used Gear (over 400 miles) . . . . . . . 0.5-0.6 N·m (4-5 in. lbs.) + Worm Shaft Preload

Power steering gear

Torque chart