Steering Linkage - Jeep 1996 Grand Cherokee Service Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION

STEERING LINKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

SERVICE PROCEDURES
STEERING LINKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
DRAG LINK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
PITMAN ARM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
GENERAL INFORMATION
STEERING LINKAGE
The steering linkage consists of a pitman arm,
drag link, tie rod, and steering dampener (Fig. 1).
Adjustment sleeves are used on the tie rod and drag
link for toe and steering wheel alignment.
Fig. 1 Steering Linkage
NOTE: Refer to Group 2, Suspension for additional
information.
The tie rod end ball stud seals should be inspected
during all oil changes.
A damaged ball stud seal requires removal of the
seal. Inspect the tie rod end ball stud at the throat
opening. Check for lubricant loss, contamination, ball
stud wear or corrosion. If these conditions exist,
replace the tie rod. A replacement seal can be
installed if lubricant is in good condition. Otherwise,
a complete replacement ball stud end should be
installed. Lubricate the tie rod end with MOPAR
Multi-Mileage Lubricant, or equivalent product.
STEERING LINKAGE
INDEX
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STEERING DAMPENER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
TIE ROD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
SPECIAL TOOLS
STEERING LINKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
NOTE: Use a Puller tool C-3894-A for tie rod
removal. Failure to use this tool could damage the
ball stud and seal (Fig. 2).
SERVICE PROCEDURES
STEERING LINKAGE
Before removing any steering component, the boot
seals should be closely inspected for damage. If a seal
is damaged, it should be replaced. Before installing a
new seal, inspect ball stud. Replace ball stud if worn
and lubricate the ball studs with MOPAR Multi-Mile-
age Lubricant, or an equivalent.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
TIE ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cotter pins and nuts at the steer-
ing knuckle and drag link (Fig. 1).
(2) Loosen the ball studs with a puller tool to
remove the tie rod.
Fig. 2 Ball Stud Removal
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