Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Specifications. Special tools
Steering Gear Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recirculating Ball Gear Ratio RHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 DESCRIPTION TORQUE Power Steering Gear Adjustment Cap Locknut . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.) POWER STEERING GEAR
Specifications
Power steering gear
LHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1
Used Gear (over 400 miles) . . . . . . . 0.5-0.6 N·m
(4-5 in. lbs.) + Worm Shaft PreloadTorque chart
Adjustment Screw Locknut . . 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.)
Gear to Frame Bolts . . . . . . . 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut . . . . . . . 251 N·m (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug . . . . . . . . . 102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts . . . . . . . . . . 60 N·m (44 ft. lbs.)
Pressure Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.)
Return Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolt . . . 58 N·m (43 ft. lbs.)Special tools
Other materials:
Tilt/telescoping steering column
This feature allows you to tilt the steering column
upward or downward. It also allows you to lengthen or
shorten the steering column. The tilt/telescoping lever is
located below the steering wheel at the end of the
steering column.
Tilt/Telescoping Lever
To unlock the steering column, pus ...