Jeep Cherokee (KL): Power steering
The electric power steering system will give you good vehicle response and increased ease of maneuverability in tight spaces. The system will vary its assist to provide light efforts while parking and good feel while driving. If the electric steering system experiences a fault that reduces assist or prevents the vehicle from providing assist, you will still have the ability to steer the vehicle manually.
WARNING!
Continued operation with reduced assist could pose a safety risk to yourself and others. Service should be obtained as soon as possible.
If the "SERVICE POWER STEERING OR
POWER STEERING ASSIST OFF - SERVICE
SYSTEM" message and a steering wheel icon
are displayed on the EVIC/DID screen, it indicates
that the vehicle needs to be taken to the dealer for
service. It is likely the vehicle has lost power steering
assistance. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information
(EVIC) or Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding
Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
If the "POWER STEERING SYSTEM HOT - PERFORMANCE MAY BE LIMITED" message and an icon are displayed on the EVIC/DID screen, it indicates that extreme steering maneuvers may have occurred, which caused an over temperature condition in the power steering system. You will lose power steering assistance momentarily until the over temperature condition no longer exists. Once driving conditions are safe, then pull over and let vehicle idle for a few moments until the light turns off. Refer to "Electronic Vehicle Information (EVIC)/Driver Information Display (DID)" in "Understanding Your Instrument Panel" for further information.
NOTE:
- Even if the power steering assistance is no longer
operational, it is still possible to steer the vehicle.
Under these conditions there will be a substantial increase in steering effort, especially at low speeds and during parking maneuvers.
- If the condition persists, see your authorized dealer for service.
Other materials:
Axle shaft. Axle shaft seal and bearing. Differential
Axle shaft
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support vehicle. Ensure that the
transmission is in neutral.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove brake drum. Refer to Group 5, Brakes,
for proper procedure.
(4) Clean all foreign material from housing cover
area.
(5) Loosen housing cover bo ...