Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual page 907

(7) Position ball guide clamp on ball nut and install
clamp attachingscrews. Tighten screws to 4 foot-pounds
(6 N«m) torque.
(8) Lubricate wormshaft threads with chassis
grease and thread shaft in and out of ball nut to circu
late grease.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the tangs on the ball
guide ends, do not not allow the wormshaft to bottom in
either direction.
(9) Lubricate wormshaft upper bearing with
chassis grease and install bearing on wormshaft.
Worm Bearing Adjuster
Disassembly
(1) Remove wormshaft lower bearing retainer from
worm bearing adjuster. Use screwdriver to pry retainer
out of adjuster (fig. 2K-8).
RETAINER
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Rg. 2K-8 Removing Wormshaft Lower Bearing Retainer
(2) Remove wormshaft lower bearing from
adjuster.
Cleaning and Inspection
Clean parts in solvent and dry using clean cloths only.
Inspect all components for wear or damage and also
inspect the bearing for flat spots or scoring. If either the
lower bearing or bearing cup is damaged, both parts
must be replaced.
Assembly
(1) If lower bearing cup is to be replaced, remove
old cup and install replacement as follows:
(a) Install spare locknut on worm bearing ad
juster and clamp adjuster in vise. Clamp vise jaws on
locknut only.
MANUAL STEERING GEAR 2K-7
(b) Assemble Puller J-5822 and Slide Hammer
J-2619-01 (fig. 2K-9). Position puller legs under bearing
cup and tighten puller screw to expand and hold legs in
position. Bump outward with slide hammer weight to
remove bearing cup.
TOOL
J-6822
TOOL
J-2619-01
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Rg. 2K-9 Removing Wormshaft Lower Bearing Cop
(c) Remove adjuster from vise and remove
spare locknut from adjuster.
(d) Install replacement bearing cup in adjuster
using Tool J-5755 (fig. 2K-10).
TOOL
J-5755
BEARING
CUP
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Rg. 2K-10 Installing Wormshaft Lower Bearing Cop
(2) Lubricate lower bearing with chassis grease and
install bearing in adjuster.
(3) Install lower bearing retainer in adjuster. If nec
essary, tap retainer lightly with plastic mallet to seat it.
Steering Gear Housing and Pitman Shaft
Disassembly
(1) Remove pitman shaft and wormshaft seals from
housing. Use screwdriver to pry seals out (fig. 2K-11).