Jeep Cherokee (XJ): Specifications. Special tools
Steering Gear Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Recirculating Ball Gear Ratio RHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1 Worm Shaft Bearing Preload . . . . . . . . . . 0.45-1.13 N·m (4-10 in. lbs.) Pitman Shaft Overcenter Drag New Gear (under 400 miles) . . . . . 0.45-0.90 N·m
(4-8 in. lbs.) + Worm Shaft Preload DESCRIPTION TORQUE Power Steering Gear Adjustment Cap Locknut . . . 108 N·m (80 ft. lbs.) POWER STEERING GEAR
Specifications
Power steering gear
LHD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14:1
Used Gear (over 400 miles) . . . . . . . 0.5-0.6 N·m
(4-5 in. lbs.) + Worm Shaft PreloadTorque chart
Adjustment Screw Locknut . . 49 N·m (36 ft. lbs.)
Gear to Frame Bolts . . . . . . . 95 N·m (70 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut . . . . . . . 251 N·m (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug . . . . . . . . . 102 N·m (75 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts . . . . . . . . . . 60 N·m (44 ft. lbs.)
Pressure Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.)
Return Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 N·m (21 ft. lbs.)
Return Guide Clamp Bolt . . . 58 N·m (43 ft. lbs.)Special tools
Other materials:
Replacement Tires
The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many
characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for
wear and correct cold tire inflation pressures. The manufacturer
strongly recommends that you use tires equivalent
to the originals in size, quality and performance
when replacement i ...