1995 JEEP CHEROKEE torque

STEERING
CONTENTS
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GENERAL INFORMATION.................. 1
GENERAL INFORMATION................. 48
MANUAL STEERING GEAR................ 37
POWER STEERING PUMP................. 11
POWER STEERING SYSTEM DIAGNOSIS...... 3
RECIRCULATING BALL POWER STEERING
GEAR............................... 21STEERING COLUMN GENERAL SERVICEÐXJ . 47
STEERING COLUMNÐYJ................. 58
STEERING LINKAGEÐXJ................. 16
STEERING LINKAGEÐYJ................. 19
STEERING RHD......................... 74
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS................ 78
GENERAL INFORMATION
STEERING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
Jeep vehicles can have either a manual or power
steering system (Fig. 1). A recirculating-ball type
steering gear is used for both systems.
Power steering systems use;
²Steering gear
²Pressure and return fluid hoses and fittings
²Belt driven steering pump
²Integral or remote body mounted pump reservoir
POWER STEERING GEAR
The steering gear is mounted on the left frame rail.
The gear is joined to the intermediate shaft by a uni-
versal joint coupling. The coupling helps isolate noise
and road shock from the interior.
The major internal components of the gear are the:
²Rotary valve assembly
²Steering worm shaft
²Rack piston assembly
²Pitman shaftThe movement of these parts, while turning or
parking, is aided by hydraulic pressure and flow sup-
plied by the pump. Manual steering is always avail-
able at times when the engine is not running or in
the event of pump or belt failure. Steering effort is
higher under such conditions.
The steering stub shaft, rotary valve, worm shaft,
and rack piston assembly are all in line. The oil pas-
sages are internal within the gear housing except for
pressure and return hoses between the gear and
pump.
The power steering gear has a recirculating ball
system. This acts as a rolling thread between the
worm shaft and rack piston. The worm shaft is sup-
ported by a thrust bearing at the lower end and a
bearing assembly at the upper end. When the worm
shaft is turned right, the rack piston moves up in
gear. Turning the worm shaft left moves the rack pis-
ton down in gear. The rack piston teeth mesh with
the sector, which is part of the pitman shaft. Turning
the worm shaft turns the pitman shaft, which turns
the wheels through the steering linkage.
The control valve in the steering gear directs the
power steering fluid to either side of the rack piston.
The rack piston is assisted by hydraulic pressure. If
the steering system loses hydraulic pressure, the ve-
hicle can be controlled manually, but with higher
steering effort.
An identification code located on the side cover des-
ignates the gear ratio (Fig. 2).
²Code BH designates 14:1 ratio used in XJ vehicles
²Code BF designates 13-16:1 ratio used in YJ vehi-
cles
A recirculating-ball steering gear is used with the
power (assisted) steering system (Fig. 1). The power
steering gear can be adjusted and internally serviced.
Fig. 1 Steering Gears
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POWER STEERING PUMP
INDEX
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Drive Pulley Replacement................... 13
Flow Control Valve Fitting O-Ring Seal......... 14
Power Steering PumpÐInitial Operation........ 15
Pressure and Return Hose Replacement........ 11Pump Replacement........................ 12
Reservoir Replacement..................... 14
Service Information........................ 11
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.
Fig. 1 Power Steering HoseÐYJ
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(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.(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 HoseÐXJ 4 Cylinder
Fig. 3 Power Steering HoseÐXJ 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
(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-B (Fig.
6). Do not use the tool adapters.
Fig. 4 Pump MountingÐ6 Cylinder
Fig. 5 Remove Drive PulleyÐTypical
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(2) Remove fitting from pump housing (Fig. 10).
Prevent flow control valve and spring from
sliding out of housing bore.
(3) Remove and discard O-ring seal.
INSTALLATION
(1) If necessary, clean and install flow control valve
and spring in pump housing bore.Be sure the hex
nut end of the valve is facing in toward pump.
(2) Install O-ring seal onto fitting (Fig. 10).
(3) Install flow control valve in pump housing and
tighten to 75 Nzm (55 ft. lbs.) torque.
(4) Install pressure hose to valve.
POWER STEERING PUMPÐINITIAL OPERATION
CAUTION: The fluid level should be checked with
engine off to prevent injury from moving compo-
nents. Use only Mopar Power Steering Fluid. Do not
use automatic transmission fluid. Do not overfill.
Wipe filler cap clean, then check the fluid level.
The dipstick should indicate FULL COLD when the
fluid is at normal temperature 21ÉC to 27ÉC (70ÉF to
80ÉF).
(1) Fill the pump fluid reservoir to the proper level
and let the fluid settle for at least two (2) minutes.
(2) Start the engine and let run for a few seconds.
Then turn the engine off.
(3) Add fluid if necessary. Repeat the above proce-
dure until the fluid level remains constant after run-
ning the engine.
(4) Raise the front wheels off the ground.
(5) Start the engine. Slowly turn the steering
wheel right and left, lightly contacting the wheel
stops.
(6) Add power steering fluid if necessary.
(7) Lower the vehicle and turn the steering wheel
slowly from lock to lock.
(8) Stop the engine. Check the fluid level and refill
as required.
(9) If the fluid is extremely foamy, allow the vehi-
cle to stand a few minutes and repeat the above pro-
cedure.
Fig. 10 Flow Control Valve Fitting
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STEERING LINKAGEÐXJ
INDEX
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Drag Link............................... 16
Pitman Arm.............................. 17
Service Information........................ 16Steering Damper.......................... 17
TieRod ................................ 16
SERVICE INFORMATION
The steering linkage consists of a pitman arm, drag
link, tie rod, and steering damper. Adjustment
sleeves are used on the tie rod and drag link for toe
and steering wheel alignment.
Refer to Group 2, Front Suspension and Axle for
additional information.
The tie-rod end ball stud seals should be inspected
during all oil changes.
A damaged ball stud seal requires removal of the
seal. Inspect the tie-rod end ball stud at the throat
opening. Check for lubricant loss, contamination, ball
stud wear or corrosion. If these conditions exist, re-
place the tie-rod. A replacement seal can be installed
if lubricant is in good condition. Otherwise, a com-
plete replacement ball stud end should be installed.
Lubricate the tie-rod end with MOPARtMulti-Mile-
age Lubricant, or equivalent product.
Use a Puller tool C-3894-A for tie rod removal.
Failure to use this tool could damage the ball
stud and seal (Fig. 1).
TIE ROD
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cotter pins and nuts at the tie rod
ball studs and drag link (Fig. 2).
(2) Loosen the ball studs with a puller tool to re-
move the tie rod.(3) If necessary, loosen the end clamp bolts and re-
move the tie rod ends from the tube.
INSTALLATION
(1) If necessary, install the tie rod ends in the tube
(Fig. 2). Position the tie rod clamp as shown (Fig. 3)
and tighten to 27 Nzm (20 ft. lbs.) torque.
(2) Install the tie rod on the drag link and steering
knuckle. Install the retaining nuts.
(3) Tighten the ball stud nut on the steering
knuckle to 47 Nzm (35 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten the
ball stud nut to drag link to 75 Nzm (55 ft. lbs.)
torque. Install new cotter pins.
DRAG LINK
REMOVAL
The drag link ball stud cannot be disassem-
bled for service.
(1) Remove the steering damper ball stud from the
drag link with a puller tool.
(2) Remove the drag link from the steering knuckle
with a puller tool. Remove the same for tie rod and
pitman arm.
(3) If necessary, loosen the end clamp bolts and re-
move the tie rod end from the link.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the drag link adjustment sleeve and tie
rod end. Position clamp bolts as shown (Fig. 3).
(2) Position the drag link at the steering linkage
(Fig. 2).
Install the nut that attach the drag link to the
steering knuckle. Do the same for the tie rod and pit-
man arm.
(3) Tighten the nut at the steering knuckle to 47
Nzm (35 ft. lbs.) torque. Tighten the pitman and tie
rod ball stud nuts to 75 Nzm (55 ft. lbs.) torque. In-
stall new cotter pins.
(4) Install the steering damper onto the drag link.
Tighten the nut to 47 Nzm (35 ft. lbs.) torque. Install
a new cotter pin.
Fig. 1 Ball Stud Removal
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STEERING DAMPER
REMOVAL
(1) Place the front wheels in a straight-ahead posi-
tion.
(2) Remove the steering damper retaining nut and
bolt from the axle bracket (Fig. 2).
(3) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the ball
stud at the drag link (Fig. 2).(4) Remove the steering damper ball stud from the
drag link with a puller tool.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install the steering damper to the axle bracket
and drag link.
(2) Install the steering damper bolt in the axle
bracket. Tighten the nut to 75 Nzm (55 ft. lbs.)
torque.
(3) Install the ball stud nut at the drag link.
Tighten the nut to 75 Nzm (55 ft. lbs.) torque. Install
a new cotter pin.
PITMAN ARM
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the drag
link at the pitman arm.
(2) Remove the drag link ball stud from the pit-
man arm with a puller.
(3) Remove the nut and washer from the steering
gear shaft. Mark the pitman shaft and pitman arm
for installation reference. Remove the pitman arm
from steering gear with Puller C-4150-A (Fig. 4).
INSTALLATION
(1) Align and install the pitman arm on steering
gear shaft.
Fig. 2 Steering Linkage
Fig. 3 Tie Rod/Drag Link Clamp Bolt
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(2) Install the washer and nut on the shaft.
Tighten the nut to 251 Nzm (185 ft. lbs.) torque.(3) Install drag link ball stud to pitman arm (Fig.
4). Install and tighten nut to 74 Nzm (55 ft. lbs.)
torque. Install a new cotter pin.
Fig. 4 Pitman Arm Removal
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