1994 JEEP CHEROKEE Service Repair Manual

POWER STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
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POWER STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
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POWER STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
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POWER STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS
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PUMP LEAKAGE DIAGNOSISGEAR LEAKAGE DIAGNOSIS
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POWER STEERING PUMP
INDEX
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Drive Pulley Replacement.................. 11
Flow Control Valve Fitting O-Ring Seal........ 12
Power Steering PumpÐInitial Operation....... 13
Pressure and Return Hose Replacement........ 9Pump Replacement....................... 10
Reservoir Replacement.................... 12
Service Information........................ 9
SERVICE INFORMATION
The power steering pump internal components are
not serviced or adjusted. If a malfunction or an inter-
nal fluid leak occurs, the complete unit must be re-
placed. A reservoir, cap, and O-ring seal kit are the
only service components available.
PRESSURE AND RETURN HOSE 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 HOSES TO TOUCH A
HOT EXHAUST MANIFOLD OR THE CATALYTIC
CONVERTER.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove fasteners from hose retaining brackets
at all locations.(2) If applicable, remove pressure sensor from
pressure hose (Fig. 1, 2).
(3) Disconnect pressure and return hose from the
steering gear. Drain the fluid from pump and reser-
voir (Fig. 1, 2, 3).
(4) Disconnect pressure and return hose from the
pump. Remove hoses from vehicle (Fig. 1, 2, 3).
INSTALLATION
(1) Wipe hose ends, pump and gear unions clean.
(2) Connect hose at steering gear and pump. Route
hose while avoiding extreme bends or kinks.The
hose must be kept away from exhaust system
components.Do not distort hose tube ends by bend-
ing, kinking or over tightening.
(3) If applicable, install and tighten pressure sen-
sor to 28 Nzm (252 in. lbs.) torque (Fig. 1, 2).
(4) When used, the protective foam sleeves must be
properly positioned on the hose to prevent chafing.
(5) Tighten fittings at pump and gear to 35 Nzm
(25 ft. lbs.) torque.
(6) Install clamps on return hose on gear, pump
and reservoir.
Fig. 1 Power Steering Hose YJ
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(7) After installation, inspect and test for fluid
leaks.
PUMP REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
CAUTION: The drive belt tension must be released
before removing the pump. If the belt is not loos-
ened, the pump pulley could be damaged.
(1) Remove serpentine drive belt. Refer to Group 7,
Cooling for additional information.
(2) Place a drain pan under pump.
(3) Remove pressure and return hoses from pump.
Refer to Pressure and Return Hose Replacement in
this section.
(4) Remove 2 rear bracket-to-pump bolts (Fig. 4).
(5) Remove lower nut at adjustment bracket.
(6) Remove adjuster bolt.
(7) Remove upper pivot bolt.
(8) Tilt pump forward and remove pump and front
bracket assembly from engine bracket.
(9) Remove adjuster collar at lower stud on pump
bracket.
(10) Remove pulley from pump. Refer to Drive Pul-
ley Replacement in this section (Fig. 5).
(11) Remove 3 front bracket-to-pump bolts.
Fig. 2 Power Steering Hose XJ 4 Cylinder
Fig. 3 Power Steering Hose XJ 6 Cylinder
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INSTALLATION
(1) Install 3 front bracket-to-pump bolts. Tighten
to 28 Nzm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install pulley on pump. Refer to Drive Pulley
Replacement in this section (Fig. 6).
(3) Install adjuster collar on adjuster bracket stud
(Fig. 4).
(4) Tilt pump forward and install pump onto en-
gine bracket.
(5) Install upper pivot bolt.
(6) Install lower adjuster bolt.
(7) Install lower adjuster stud nut.
(8) Install 2 rear engine bracket to pump bolts.
Tighten to 28 Nzm (21 ft. lbs.) torque.
(9) Install the serpentine drive belt. Refer to Group
7, Cooling for additional information.
(10) Install the pressure and return hoses to
pump. Refer to Pressure and Return Hose Replace-
ment in this section.
(11) Add power steering fluid. Refer to Power
Steering Pump Initial Operation in this section.
DRIVE PULLEY REPLACEMENT
REMOVAL
(1) Remove power steering pump. Refer to Pump
Replacement in this section.(2) Remove the drive pulley with Puller C-4333 (J-
25034-B) (Fig. 5).
Do not hammer on any part of drive pulley,
damage will occur to the pump and pulley.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the pulley with Installer C-4063 (J-
25033-B) (Fig. 6). Do not use the tool adapters.
Fig. 4 Pump Mounting (4.0L I-6)
Fig. 5 Remove Drive Pulley (Typical)
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