Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Steering column
STEERING COLUMN DESCRIPTION The standard non-tilt and tilt steering column has
been designed to be serviced as an assembly. The key
cylinder, switches, clock spring, trim shrouds and
steering wheel are serviced separately. On the nontilt
column the upper mounting bracket is also serviced
separately.
The column is mounted to the column support
bracket studs and secured by four nuts. The column
is connected to the steering gear by a one piece collapsible
shaft with a coupler at each end. The couplers
secure the shaft to the steering column and
steering gear. SERVICE PRECAUTIONS Safety goggles should be worn at all times when
working on steering columns.
To service the steering wheel, switches or airbag,
refer to Group 8M and follow all WARNINGS and
CAUTIONS. WARNING: THE AIRBAG SYSTEM IS A SENSITIVE,
COMPLEX ELECTRO-MECHANICAL UNIT. BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO DIAGNOSE, REMOVE OR INSTALL
THE AIRBAG SYSTEM COMPONENTS YOU MUST
FIRST DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY
NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE. THEN WAIT TWO
MINUTES FOR THE SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE.
FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIRBAG AND
POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY. THE FASTENERS,
SCREWS, AND BOLTS, ORIGINALLY USED FOR
THE AIRBAG COMPONENTS, HAVE SPECIAL COATINGS
AND ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE
AIRBAG SYSTEM. THEY MUST NEVER BE
REPLACED WITH ANY SUBSTITUTES. ANYTIME A
NEW FASTENER IS NEEDED, REPLACE WITH THE
CORRECT FASTENERS PROVIDED IN THE SERVICE
PACKAGE OR FASTENERS LISTED IN THE PARTS
BOOKS. STEERING COLUMN WARNING: BEFORE SERVICING THE STEERING
COLUMN THE AIRBAG SYSTEM MUST BE DISARMED.
REFER TO GROUP 8M RESTRAINT SYSTEMS
FOR SERVICE PROCEDURES. FAILURE TO
DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL DEPLOYMENT
OF THE AIRBAG AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY.
CAUTION: Keep clock spring from turning during
removal and installation. Failure to do so may damage
the clock spring. REMOVAL (1) Position front wheels straight ahead.
(2) Remove and isolate the negative battery
ground cable.
(3) Remove the airbag, refer to Group 8M
Restraint Systems for service procedures.
NOTE: If equipped with cruise control, disconnect
clock spring harness from cruise switch harness on
the steering wheel.
(4) Remove the steering wheel with an appropriate
puller (Fig. 1).
CAUTION: Ensure the puller bolts are fully engaged
into the steering wheel and not into the clockspring,
before attempting to remove the wheel. Failure
to do so may damage the steering wheel.
(5) Turn ignition cylinder to the on position and
remove cylinder by pressing release through lower
shroud access hole (Fig. 2).
1 - PULLER
1 - LOWER SHROUD (6) Remove knee blocker cover and knee blocker,
Refer to Group 8E Instrument Panel Systems.
(7) Remove screws from the lower column shroud
(Fig. 3) and remove lower shroud.
(8) Remove the steering coupler bolt and column
mounting nuts (Fig. 4) then lower column off the
mounting stud.
(9) Remove upper column shroud (Fig. 3).
(10) Disconnect and remove the wiring harness
from the column (Fig. 5).
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission,
remove shifter interlock cable. Refer to
Group 21 Transmission and Transfer Case for procedure.
1 - UPPER SHROUD
1 - STEERING COLUMN (11) Remove column.
(12) Remove nut and bolt from the upper column
mounting bracket on non-tilt column (Fig. 6). Remove
the bracket from the column and note the mounting
location and orientation of the bracket..
(13) Remove clock spring, switches, (SKIM if
equipped) and ignition key cylinder, refer to Group 8
Electrical for service procedures. INSTALLATION (1) Install upper column mounting bracket on nontilt
column. Install the mounting bolt and tighten the
nut to 17 N·m (150 in. lbs.).
(2) Install switches, refer to Group 8 Electrical for
service procedures.
1 - STEERING COLUMN
1 - NON-TILT COLUMN (3) Align and install column into the steering coupler.
(4) Install column harness and connect harness to
switches.
NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with automatic transmission
install shifter interlock cable. Refer to
Group 21 Transmission and Transfer Case for
installation and adjustment.
(5) Install upper column shrouds.
(6) Install column onto the mounting studs.
(7) Install mounting nuts and tighten to 23 N·m
(17 ft. lbs.).
(8) Install steering column coupler bolt and tighten
to 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.).
(9) Center the clock spring (if necessary) and
install it on the column, refer to Group 8 Electrical
for service procedures.
(10) Install lower column shroud and install
mounting screws.
(11) Install ignition cylinder.
(12) Install knee blocker and knee blocker cover,
Refer to Group 8E Instrument Panel Systems.
(13) Install steering wheel and tighten nut to 54
N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
NOTE: If equipped with cruise control, connect
clock spring harness to cruise switch harness on
the steering wheel.
(14) Install airbag, refer to Group 8M Restraint
Systems for service procedures.
(15) Install negative battery terminal. TORQUE CHART DESCRIPTION TORQUE Tilt Steering Column Steering Wheel Nut . . . . . . . . 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.) Non-Tilt Steering Column Steering Wheel Nut . . . . . . . . 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.)Description and operation
Removal and installation
Fig. 1 Steering Wheel
2 - STEERING WHEEL
Fig. 2 Key Cylinder Release Access Hole
2 - RELEASE ACCESS HOLE
Fig. 3 Column Shrouds
2 - LOWER SHROUD
Fig. 4 Tilt Steering Column Mounting
2 - MOUNTING NUTS
3 - COUPLER BOLT
Fig. 5 Steering Column Harness
2 - INTERLOCK CABLE
3 - COLUMN HARNESS
Fig. 6 Non-Tilt Column
2 - UPPER BRACKETSpecifications
Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.)
Coupler Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.)
Mounting Nuts . . . . . . . . . . . 23 N·m (17 ft. lbs.)
Coupler Bolt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.)
Upper Bracket Nut . . . . . . . 17 N·m (150 in. lbs.)
Other materials:
Rear clutch. Overrunning clutch. Planetary gearset
Rear clutch
DESCRIPTION
The rear clutch assembly (Fig. 44) is composed of
the rear clutch retainer, pressure plate, three clutch
plates, four driving discs, piston, Belleville spring,
and snap rings. The Belleville spring acts as a lever
to multiply the force applied on to it by the apply pisto ...