Jeep J-10 Series 1982 Technical & Service Manual page 934

2L-22 POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP
(b) Remove three lower steering gear mounting
bracket-to-frame bolts.
(c) Remove two upper steering gear mounting
bracket-to-crossmember bolts and remove steering gear
and mounting brackets as assembly.
(d) Remove mounting bracket-to-gear attaching
bolts and remove upper and lower mounting brackets
from steering gear.
STEERING GEAR INSTALLATION
NOTE: Proper retention of the steering gear is impor
tant. Some of the following procedural steps in gear
uisfatfaAoH require the application ofLoctite or equiva
lent material to attaching bolt threads. Wherever in
dicated, use Jeep Adhesive Sealant or Loctite 271
Adhesive/Sealant, or equivalent. When applying this
material, clean all bolt threads thoroughly to remove
dirt and grease and apply the material liberally to the
bolt threads no more than five minutes before
installation.
(1) On Cherokee, Wagoneer and Truck models, in
stall gear as follows:
(a) Align and install flexible coupling on steer
ing gear stub shaft and install clamp bolt. Tighten clamp
bolt to 30 foot-pounds (41 N«m) torque.
(b) Apply Loctite or equivalent material to
steering gear-to-frame mounting bolts.
(c) Position steering gear on frame and install
gear mounting bolts. Tighten mounting bolts to 70 foot
pounds (95 N*m) torque.
(2) On CJ and Scrambler models, install gear as
follows:
(a) Apply Loctite or equivalent material to all
steering gear mounting bracket attaching bolts.
(b) Position upper and lower mounting brackets
on steering gear and install bracket attaching bolts.
Tighten bolts to 70 foot-pounds (95 N«m) torque.
(c) Apply Loctite or equivalent material to
steering gear mounting bracket-to-frame and cross-
member attaching bolts.
(d) Align and connect intermediate shaft cou
pling to steering gear stub shaft.
(e) Position assembled steering gear and
mounting brackets on frame and crossmember and in
stall attaching bolts. Tighten all attaching bolts to 55
foot-pounds (75 N«m) torque.
(f) Remove support stands and lower vehicle.
(g) Install intermediate shaft coupling-to-steer
ing gear stub shaft clamp bolt and nut. Tighten nut to 45
foot-pounds (61 N«m) torque.
(3) On all models, align and install pitman arm on
pitman shaft using reference marks made during
removal.
(4) Install replacement pitman shaft lockwasher
and nut. Tighten nut to 185 foot-pounds (251 N*m)
torque and stake nut in two places to retain it.
(5) Connect pressure and return hoses to steering
gear. Tighten hose fittings to 25 foot-pounds (34 N*m)
torque.
(6) Check and adjust fluid level as necessary. Refer
to Fluid Level and Initial Operation.
STEERING GEAR DISASSEMBLY
NOTE: In most cases, complete disassembly of the
power steering gear will not be necessary. Only those
subassemblies that have malfunctioned should be dis
assembled. In addition, steering gear repair operations
must always be performed on a clean work bench.
Cleanliness is very important. The work bench, tools,
and steering gear component parts must be kept clean at
all times to avoid problems after assembly. Clean the
gear exterior thoroughly with solvent before dis
assembly. Refer to figure 2L-11 for parts nomenclature
and disassembly/assembly sequence during service
operations.
(1) Drain fluid from gear.
(2) Cap all openings in gear and clean gear exterior
thoroughly.
(3) Mount steering gear in vise so pitman shaft
points downward. Clamp unmachined housing boss por
tion of gear in vise only (fig. 2L-12).
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Fig. 2L-12 Mounting Steering Gear In Vise
(4) Rotate end plug retaining ring until one end of
ring is aligned with hole in side of housing. Unseat ring
using punch inserted through hole in housing and re
move ring using screwdriver (fig. 2L-13).
(5) Remove end plug. Install 12-point deep socket
and ratchet handle on stub shaft and slowly rotate shaft
counterclockwise until rack piston forces end plug out of
housing.