Jeep 1979 CJ-5 Technical & Service Manual page 707

2K-4 MANUAL STEERING GEAR
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Fig. 2K-3 Pitman Arm Removal
I N B O A R D
Fig. 21-4 Steering Gear Mounting Brackets—CJ Models
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N O T E : Proper retention of the steering gear is impor-
tant Some of the following steps in gear installation
require the application ofLocktite or similar material to
attaching bolt threads. Wherever indicated, useLocktite
271 Adhesive/Sealant or equivalent. Before applying
this material, first clean all bolt threads thoroughly to
remove dirt and grease and apply the material to the
bolt threads no more than five minutes before
installation.
(1) On Cherokee, Wagoneer and Truck models:
(a) Apply Loctite or equivalent to steering gear-
to-frame mounting bolts.
(b) Align and engage intermediate shaft cou-
pling with splines on steering gear wormshaft.
(c) Position gear on frame and install gear at-
taching bolts. Tighten bolts to 70 foot-pounds (95 N»m)
torque.
(d) Install intermediate shaft coupling pinch
bolt and nut. Tighten nut to 45 foot-pounds (61 N
#
m )
torque.
(2) On CJ models:
(a) Apply Loctite or equivalent to all steering
gear mounting bracket attaching bolts.
(b) Position tie plate and upper and lower
mounting brackets on steering gear and install mount-
ing bracket-to-gear attaching bolts. Tighten hex head
bolts to 70 foot-pounds (95 N«m) torque. Tighten torx
head bolt to 55 foot-pounds (75 N*m) torque using Torx
Head External Socket Tool J-25359-21.
(c) Apply Loctite or equivalent to all steering
gear-to-frame and crossmember mounting bolts.
(d) Align and engage intermediate shaft cou-
pling with steering gear wormshaft splines.
(e) Position steering gear on frame and install
remaining gear mounting bolts. Tighten bolts to 55 foot-
pounds (75 N«m) torque.
(3) Install intermediate shaft coupling clamp bolt
and nut. Tighten nut to 45 foot-pounds (61 N # m ) torque.
(4) Install pitman arm on pitman shaft and install
lockwasher and pitman arm nut. Tighten nut to 185
foot-pounds (251 N»m) torque.
(5) On CJ models, remove support stand and hy-
draulic jack.
N O T E : After the steering gear is installed, it may pro-
duce a slightly rough feel. To eliminate this roughness,
turn the gear full left and right for 10 to 15 complete
cycles.
OISASSEMPLY :
- = (1) Mount steering gear in vise. Clamp vise jaws on
gear mounting bosses only.
(2) Place ball nut and pitman shaft in centered posi-
tion. Rotate wormshaft stop-to-stop and count total
number of turns. Turn wormshaft back 1/2 total num-
ber of turns to center shaft and nut.
(3) Remove pitman shaft adjuster screw locknut
(fig.2K-5).
(4) Remove side cover attaching bolts (fig. 2K-5).