Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual page 925

Corrective Action (cont.)
Replace end plug O-ring seal.
Tighten nut to 35 foot-pounds (47 N-m) torque. Re
place nut if leak persists.
Tighten side cover bolts to 50 foot-pounds (68 N-m)
maximum. Replace side cover seal if leak persists. If
side cover seal replacement is required, discard bolts
and install replacement. Whenever the side cover is
removed, install bolts supplied in overhaul kit.
If leak continues after tightening fitting nut to specified
torque: ^ — — — — — — — — — —
a. Loosen nut and rotate tubing to reseat. Tighten nut
again and recheck. If leak persists, replace con
nector seats.
b. Remove hose and check sealing face for cracks. If
flare is cracked, replace connector seats.
c. Replace brass connector seats and reface hose flare.
Check threads in housing and on fitting nut. If nut
threads are damaged, replace nut. If housing
threads are damaged, replace both housing and nut.
CAUTION: Some steering gear units may be equip
ped with metric thread hose fittings that use O-ring
seals. Replace the seal if it leaks or replace the hose
and seal if the fitting is damaged.
HOSE TUBE
METRIC THREAD
HOSE FITTING
GEAR HOUSING
O-RING SEAL
POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 2L-13
80077B
Fig. 2L-7 Steering Gear Leak Diagnosis and Corrective Action (View B)