Power Steering Gear Assembly And Adjustment; Gear Housing Assembly - Jeep 1987 Wrangler Workshop Manual

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POWER STEERING GEAR
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Inspect the notched end of the valve body (23). If
the small notches (A) are worn, replace the
entire valve body assembly.
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Inspect the gear housing bore. If badly scored or
worn, replace the housing. However, minor
scratches usually will not cause any problem
during assembly. Inspect the hose connector
seats and poppet check valve. Replace them if
scored, cracked or worn.
inspect the adjuster plug components for wear,
scoring, nicks, cuts, or distortion. Replace any
component exhibiting these conditions.
Inspect the side cover and pitman shaft. Re-
place the cover if damaged. Replace the shaft if
the adjuster screw (A), sector teeth (B) or shaft
bearing surfaces (C) are damaged in any way.
84793A
Inspect the wormshaft, rack piston and ball
bearings for wear or scoring. If the wormshaft or
rack piston must be replaced, they must be
replaced as a matched assembly only. Replace
the bearings if scored, flat-spotted, or corroded.
Inspect the ends of the ball return guides, and
all the bearings and r a c e s . Replace any
components that are worn or damaged.
POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY
AND ADJUSTMENT
Gear Housing Assembly
Lubricate the housing bore, bearing, seals and
washers with power steering fluid.
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