1994 JEEP CHEROKEE steering wheel

(11) Disconnect the following items from the steer-
ing column connectors:
²Ignition switch wire harness
²Dimmer switch wire harness
²Turn signal switch wire harness
²Windshield wiper wire harness
²Cruise control wire harness (if equipped)
²Park-lock cable (if equipped)
(12) Remove the bolts that attach the toe plate to
the floor pan (Fig. 9).
(13) Carefully remove column from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Bumping, jolting and hammering on the
steering column shaft and gear shift tube must be
avoided during all service procedures.
(1) Carefully position column in vehicle.
(2) Align the column shaft to steering gear cou-
pling. Install and tighten the bolt to 34 Nzm (25 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(3) As applicable, connect the following items to
the steering column connectors:
²Ignition switch wire harness
²Dimmer switch wire harness
²Turn signal switch wire harness
²Windshield wiper wire harness
²Cruise control wire harness (if equipped)
²Park-lock cable (if equipped)
(4) Install the support bracket on the column and
tighten the bolts to 20 Nzm (180 in. lbs.) torque.
(5) Raise the column up to the brake sled studs.
Connect the brace to the column stud.
(6) Install and tighten the column to brake sled
nuts to 30 Nzm (22 ft. lbs.) torque.
(7) Column shift vehicles, install the shift cable
grommet on the shift lever.
(8) Install and tighten the toe plate-to-floor pan
bolts to 8 Nzm (66 in. lbs.) torque.(9) Column shift vehicles, install the shift indicator
cable on the shift housing. Check operation.
(10) Install the lower portion of the instrument
panel, refer to Group 8E, Instrument Panel.
(11) Install steering wheel on column, refer to
Steering Wheel-Installation.
(12) Connect the negative (ground) cable to the
battery.
COLUMN REPLACEMENTÐYJ
REMOVAL
CAUTION: Bumping, jolting and hammering on the
steering column shaft and gear shift tube must be
avoided during all service procedures.
(1) Make sure the front wheels are in thestraight
aheadposition.
(2) Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the
battery.
(3) Remove steering wheel from column, refer to
Steering Wheel-Removal.
(4) Column shift vehicles, disconnect the shift ca-
ble grommet by prying it from the shift lever.
(5) Disconnect the column shaft to steering gear
coupler upper bolt (Fig. 10).
(6) Remove the lower portion of the instrument
panel, refer to Group 8E, Instrument Panel.
(7) Remove two nuts holding steering column
bracket to brake sled (Fig. 11).
(8) Remove four bolts holding steering column
bracket to column.
(9) Disconnect the following items from the steer-
ing column connectors:
²Ignition switch wire harness
²Dimmer switch wire harness
²Turn signal switch wire harness
²Windshield wiper wire harness
²Cruise control wire harness (if equipped)
Fig. 9 Steering Column Mounting
Fig. 10 Column Shaft Coupler
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(10) Remove the bolts that attach the toe plate to
the floor pan (Fig. 12).
(11) Carefully remove column from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Bumping, jolting and hammering on the
steering column shaft and gear shift tube must be
avoided during all service procedures.
(1) Carefully position column in vehicle.
(2) Align the column shaft to steering gear cou-
pling. Install and tighten the bolt to 34 Nzm (25 ft.
lbs.) torque.
(3) As applicable, connect the following items to
the steering column connectors:
²Ignition switch wire harness
²Dimmer switch wire harness²Turn signal switch wire harness
²Windshield wiper wire harness
²Cruise control wire harness (if equipped)
(4) Install the support bracket on the column (Fig.
11) and tighten the bolts to 30 Nzm (270 in. lbs.)
torque.
(5) Install and tighten the column to brake sled
bolts (Fig. 11) to 30 Nzm (270 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Column shift vehicles, install the shift cable
grommet on the shift lever.
(7) Install and tighten the toe plate to floor pan
bolts/nuts to 21.5 Nzm (192 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 12).
(8) Install the lower portion of the instrument
panel, refer to Group 8E, Instrument Panel.
(9) Install steering wheel on column, refer to Steer-
ing Wheel-Installation.
(10) Connect the negative (ground) cable to the
battery.
Fig. 11 Column BracketFig. 12 Steering Column Mounting
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NON-TILT STEERING COLUMN
DISASSEMBLYÐCOLUMN OR CONSOLE SHIFT
Steering column removal from the vehicle is not
necessary for;
²Lockplate cover
²Lockplate
²Steering shaft retaining ring
²Canceling cam
²Turn signal switch
²Upper bearing preload spring
²Ignition key/lock cylinder service
The steering column must be removed from
the vehicle to service any other component.
(1) If the column is removed for service, fabricate a
support fixture to clamp it in a vise (Fig. 1).
(2) Remove the steering wheel. Refer to the re-
moval procedure.
(3) Remove the lockplate cover.
WARNING: THE LOCKPLATE RETAINS A VERY
STRONG, SPRING FORCE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE THE STEERING SHAFT RETAINING SNAP
RING WITHOUT USING LOCKPLATE COMPRESSOR
C-4156 (J23653-B).
(4) Compress the lockplate with Compressor
C-4156 (J-23653-B) and release the steering shaft re-
taining snap ring (Fig. 2).
(5) Remove the lockplate compressor tool and the
retaining snap ring. Discard the snap ring.CAUTION: When the steering shaft retaining snap
ring is removed, the steering shaft is no longer re-
tained within the column.
(6) Remove the lockplate, canceling cam, upper
bearing preload spring, and the thrust washer from
the steering column/shaft (Fig. 3).
Fig. 2 Retaining Snap Ring Removal
Fig. 3 Steering Column Disassembly
Fig. 1 Steering Column Support Fixture
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(8) Align the turn signal switch in the housing and
secure the switch with the attaching screws. Tighten
the screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the dimmer switch actuator arm.
Tighten the attaching screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.)
torque.
(10) If equipped, install the cruise control wire har-
ness. Install the turn signal stalk by pushing it
straight into the column.
(11) Position the thrust washer, the upper bearing
preload spring and the canceling cam on the steering
shaft (Fig. 30).
(12) Place the turn signal switch in the neutral
(OFF) position and install the hazard warning switch
knob.
(13) Position the lockplate on the steering shaft.
Install a replacement lockplate retaining snap ring
on the sleeve of the Lock Plate Compressor C-4156
(J-23653-B). Install the tool on the steering shaft
(Fig. 31).
(14) Compress the lockplate with the compressor
tool and position the retaining snap ring in the steer-
ing shaft groove.
(15) Ensure that the retaining snap ring is com-
pletely seated in the groove before removing the tool.
Remove the tool and install the lockplate cover.(16) Install the steering wheel. Refer to the instal-
lation procedure. Tighten the steering wheel retain-
ing nut to 34 Nzm (25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(17) If removed, install the steering column in the
vehicle. Refer to the installation procedure.
(18) If disconnected, connect the battery negative
cable and, if equipped, reset the clock
Fig. 30 Canceling Cam Position
Fig. 31 Lockplate Snap Ring Installation
Fig. 29 Key/Lock Cylinder Installation
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TILT STEERING COLUMN
DISASSEMBLY
(1) Remove the steering column from the vehicle,
if necessary. Refer to the removal procedure.
(2) If the column is removed for service, fabricate a
support fixture to clamp it in a vise (Fig. 1).
(3) If the steering column has not been removed
from the vehicle, place the front wheels in the
straight-ahead position. Disconnect the battery nega-
tive cable.
(4) Protect the painted areas on the steering col-
umn.
(5) Remove the steering wheel. Refer to the re-
moval procedure.
(6) Column shift: Remove the gear selector lever
retaining pin and the lever from the housing.
(7) Remove the lockplate cover. Use two small pry
bars to pry the cover off the lockplate.
WARNING: THE LOCKPLATE RETAINS A VERY
STRONG, SPRING FORCE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
REMOVE THE STEERING SHAFT RETAINING SNAP
RING WITHOUT USING LOCKPLATE COMPRESSOR
C-4156 (J-23653-B).
(8) Compress the lockplate with Lock Plate Com-
pressor C-4156 (J-23653-B) and release the steering
shaft retaining snap ring (Fig. 2).
(9) Remove the lockplate compressor tool and the
retaining snap ring. Discard the snap ring.
(10) Remove the lockplate, canceling cam, upper
bearing preload spring, and the thrust washer from
the steering column/shaft.(11) Remove the hazard warning switch knob.
Press the knob inward and remove it from the steer-
ing column by turning it counterclockwise.
(12) If the steering column is the column shift
type, remove the two retaining screws and the gear
selector indicator cover.
(13) If the steering column is the column shift
type, remove the gear selector indicator lamp bracket
retaining screw. Do not remove the lamp and bracket
at this time.
(14) Remove the tilt-release lever.
(15) Disconnect the turn signal wire harness con-
nector from the bracket located at the lower end of
the steering column (Fig. 3).
CAUTION: Wrap tape around the turn signal switch
wire harness connector to prevent it from becoming
entangled during removal.
(16) Remove the plastic protector from the wire
harness.
(17) Remove the turn signal switch retaining
screws (Fig. 4), dimmer switch actuator arm, to re-
move the switch. Guide the switch straight up and
out of the steering column.
(18) Remove the windshield wiper switch wire har-
ness and all the other wire harnesses located within
the steering column.
(19) Insert the ignition switch key into the key/
lock cylinder. Turn the key to the ON position.
Fig. 1 Steering Column Support Fixture
Fig. 2 Lockplate Snap Ring Removal
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(33 in. lbs.) torque. Thread the hazard warning
switch knob into the switch and pull the knob out-
ward.
(38) Install and seat the upper bearing race in the
key/lock cylinder housing.
(39) Install the upper bearing preload spring, the
canceling cam and the lockplate.
(40) Install a replacement lockplate retaining snap
ring on the sleeve of the Lock Plate Compressor
C-4156 (J-23653-B). Install the tool on the steering
shaft (Fig. 24).(41) Compress the lockplate with the compressor
tool and position the retaining snap ring in the steer-
ing shaft groove.
(42) Remove the compressor tool. Ensure that the
retaining ring is completely seated in the groove be-
fore removing the tool.
(43) Position the wire harness protectors if
equipped, over the harnesses and snap in place on
steering column.
(44) Install the lockplate cover.
(45) Install the gear selector lever and the retain-
ing pin.
(46) Install the steering wheel. Refer to the instal-
lation procedure.
(47) Insert the ignition key in the key/lock cylin-
der; turn the cylinder to the OFF-UNLOCK position;
move the ignition switch downward to eliminate any
switch-to-remote rod lash; and tighten the ignition
switch attaching screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(48) Depress the dimmer switch slightly and insert
a 3/32-inch drill bit into the adjustment hole.
(49) Loosen the retaining screws and move the
dimmer switch toward the steering wheel. Tighten
the dimmer switch retaining screws to 4 Nzm (35 in.
lbs.) torque.
(50) Remove the drill bit and test operation by
moving the dimmer switch stalk. Test the dimmer
switch operation in the full-up, down and center
steering wheel positions.
(51) Install the steering column, if applicable. Re-
fer to the installation procedure.
CONSOLE SHIFT ASSEMBLY
(1) Position the key-release lever spring on the le-
ver and install the lever with the spring in the
shroud.
(2) Align and install the shroud on the steering
column jacket.
(3) Install the retainer plate. Tilt the plate toward
the 12 o'clock position, slide it under the steering col-
umn jacket opening, and seat it in the jacket notches.
(4) Align the steering column jacket V-notch with
the correspondingVon the support. Install the sup-
port in the steering column. To completely seat the
support, press the key-release lever downward while
pressing the support into place (Fig. 25).
(5) Install all the support retaining screws finger-
tight. Next, tighten the screws alternately and evenly
to7Nzm (60 in. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install the remote rod in the support. Route the
rod through the upper end of the shroud and insert it
into the rod slot located in the support.
(7) Install the dimmer switch and the ignition
switch.
(8) Install the steering shaft in the steering col-
umn.
Fig. 23 Key/Lock Cylinder Installation
Fig. 24 Lockplate Retaining Ring Installation
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(25) Install the windshield wiper wire harness and
switch. Route the wire harness down through steer-
ing column jacket.
(26) If equipped, install the cruise control wire har-
ness. Install the turn signal stalk by pushing it
straight into the column.
(27) Insert the hazard warning knob in the hazard
warning switch and press it inward. Align and install
the turn signal switch retaining screws. Ensure that
the turn signal switch is properly seated before tight-
ening the screws. Tighten the screws to 4 Nzm (33 in.
lbs.) torque. Thread the hazard warning switch knob
into the switch and pull the knob outward.
(28) Install and seat the upper bearing race in the
key/lock cylinder housing.
(29) Install the upper bearing preload spring, the
canceling cam and the lockplate.
(30) Install a replacement lockplate retaining snap
ring on the sleeve of the Lock Plate Compressor C-
4156 (J-23653-B). Install the tool on the steering
shaft (Fig. 27).
(31) Compress the lockplate with the compressor
tool and position the retaining snap ring in the steer-
ing shaft groove.
(32) Remove the compressor tool. Ensure that the
retaining ring is completely seated in the groove be-
fore removing the tool.
(33) Position the wire harness protectors, if
equipped, over the wire harnesses and snap them in
place on the steering column.
(34) Install the lockplate cover.
(35) Install the steering wheel. Refer to the instal-
lation procedure.
(36) Insert the ignition key in the key/lock cylin-
der; turn the cylinder to the OFF-UNLOCK position ;
move the ignition switch downward to eliminateany switch-to-remote rod lash; and tighten the igni-
tion switch attaching screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.)
torque.
(37) Depress the dimmer switch slightly and insert
a 3/32-inch drill bit into the adjustment hole.
(38) Loosen the retaining screws and move the
dimmer switch toward the steering wheel to remove
any lash. Tighten the dimmer switch retaining
screws to 4 Nzm (35 in. lbs.) torque.
(39) Remove the drill bit and test operation by
moving the dimmer switch stalk. Test the dimmer
switch operation in the full-up, down and center
steering wheel positions.
(40) Install the steering column and steering
wheel. Refer to the installation procedure.
(41) Connect the battery negative cable.
Fig. 27 Lockplate Retaining Ring Installation
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STEERING RHD
GENERAL SERVICE PROCEDURE INFORMATION
Right hand drive service procedures and torque
specifications involving steering; linkage, gear and
column are the same as left hand drive vehicles ex-
cept where shown. Refer to appropriate service proce-
dures regarding each component in the system.
The steering linkage consists of a pitman arm,
drag link, and tie rod. Adjustment sleeves are used
on the tie rod and drag link for toe and steering
wheel alignment (Fig. 1).
RECIRCULATING-BALL POWER STEERING GEARS
The steering gears can be adjusted and internally
serviced. The components CANNOT be interchanged
with those of a left hand drive vehicle.
The steering gear has a 17.5:1 ratio.
POWER STEERING PUMP
PRESSURE AND RETURN LINE
REPLACEMENT
Cap hose open ends and pump/steering gear fit-
tings to prevent entry of foreign material.
WARNING: POWER STEERING FLUID (AND PUMP
COMPONENTS) AND THE EXHAUST SYSTEM CAN
BE EXTREMELY HOT IF THE ENGINE HAS BEEN
RECENTLY OPERATING. DO NOT START THE EN-
GINE WITH ANY LOOSE OR DISCONNECTED
HOSES. DO NOT ALLOW THE LINES TO TOUCH A
HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD.REMOVAL
(1) Place a drain pan under the pump and gear.
(2) Disconnect the pressure and return line from
the steering gear (Fig. 2, 3).
(3) Disconnect the pressure and return line from
the pump (Fig. 4). Drain the fluid from pump and
reservoir.
(4) Remove pressure and return line bracket at
belt tensioner (Fig. 5).
Fig. 1 RHD Steering Linkage
Fig. 2 Fluid Lines On Steering Gear
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