Installation - Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual

2K-4 MANUAL STEERING GEAR
REMOVAL
(1) Remove intermediate shaft-to-wormshaft cou-
pling,clamp bolt and disconnect intermediate shaft.
(2) Remove pitman arm nut and lockwasher.
(3) Remove pitman arm from steering gear pitman
shaft using Tool J-6632 (fig. 2K-2).
(4) On Cherokee, Wagoneer and Truck models, re
move bolts attaching steering gear to frame and remove
gear.
(5) On CJ and Scrambler models:
{&) Raise left side of vehicle slightly to relieve
tension on left front spring and place support stand
under frame and remove crossmember cover, if
equipped.
(b) Remove bolts attaching steering gear lower
bracket to frame (fig. 2K-3).
(c) Remove bolts attaching steering gear upper
bracket to frame rail and remove gear.
(d) Remove Torx Head upper bracket bolt using
9 inch (22.S6 cm) extension and Torx Bit External Socket
ToolJ-25359-21 (fig. 2K-3).
(ei Remove remaining bolts attaching upper
bracket to tie plate and lower bracket to steering gear
and remove brackets from gear.
TOOL
J-6632
Fig. 2K-2 Pitman Arm Removal
42063
INBOARD
BRACKET SPACER
OUTBOARD
BRACKET
90067
Fig. 2K-3 Steering Gear Mounting Brackets—
CJ and Scrambler Models
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Proper retention of the steering gear is impor
tant. Some of the following steps in gear installation
require theapplication ofLoctite271 or similar material
to attaching bolt threads. Wherever indicated, use Loc
tite 271 Adhesive/Sealant, or equivalent. Before apply
ing this material, first clean all bolt threads thoroughly
to remove dirt and grease and apply the material to the
bolt threads no more than five minutes before
installation.
(1) On Cherokee, Wagoneer and Truck models:
(a) Apply Loctite 271, or equivalent, to steering
gear-to-frame mounting bolts.
(b) Align and engage intermediate shaft cou
pling with splines on steering gear wormshaft.
(c) Position gear on frame and install gear at
taching bolts. Tighten bolts to 70 foot-pounds (95 »m)
torque.
(d) Install intermediate shaft coupling pinch
bolt and nut. Tighten nut to 45 foot-pounds (61 N*m)
torque.
(2) On CJ and Scrambler models:
(a) Apply Loctite 271, or equivalent, to all steer
ing gear mounting bracket attaching bolts.
(b) Position tie plate and upper and lower
mounting brackets on steering gear and install mount
ing bracket-to-gear attaching bolts. Tighten hex-head
bolts to 70 foot-pounds (95 »m) torque. Tighten torx
head bolt to 55 foot-pounds (75 N«m) torque using Torx
Head External Socket Tool J-25359-21.
(c) Apply Loctite 271, or equivalent, to all steer
ing gear-to-frame and crossmember mounting bolts.