2003 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE steering gear

(9) Remove pitman shaft oil seal from the housing
with a Puller 7794-A and Slide Hammer C-637 (Fig.
7).
(10) Drop Driver 8277 through the top bearing and
align the driver up with the lower bearing. (Fig. 9).
Install Handle C-4171 into the driver and remove the
lower bearing.
(11) Turn the gear over and remover the upper
bearing with Driver 8277 and Handle C-4171.
INSTALLATION
(1) Install upper pitman shaft bearing, with Driver
8294 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 10). Drive bearing into
housing until the driver bottoms out.
NOTE: Install upper pitman shaft bearing with the
part number/letters facing the driver.
(2) Install lower pitman shaft bearing with the
other side Driver 8294 and Handle C-4171 (Fig. 11).
Drive bearing into housing until the bearing shoulder
is seated against the housing.
(3) Coat the oil seal and backup washers withspe-
cial greasesupplied with the new seal.
(4) Install the oil seal with Driver 8294 and Han-
dle C-4171.
(5) Install plastic backup washer.
NOTE: The plastic backup washer has a lip on the
inside diameter that faces down towards the oil
seal.
(6) Install metal backup washer.
(7) Install the retainer ring with snap ring pliers.
(8) Coat the dust seal withspecial greasesup-
plied with the new seal.
(9) Install dust seal with Driver 8294 and Handle
C-4171.
(10) Install new pitman shaft cover o-ring.
(11) Install pitman shaft assembly into the hous-
ing.
(12) Install cover bolts and tighten to 62 N´m (46
ft. lbs.).
(13) Perform over-center rotation torque adjust-
ment.
RACK PISTON/VALVE
ASSEMBLY
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the steering gear (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/GEAR - REMOVAL).
(2) Clean exposed end of pitman shaft and housing
with a wire brush.
(3) Rotate the stub shaft with a wrench (Fig.
5)from stop to stop and count the number of turns.(4) Center the stub shaft by rotating it from the
stop 1/2 of the total amount of turns.
NOTE: The pitman shaft will not clear the housing if
it is not centered.
(5) Remove pitman shaft cover bolts and remove
the shaft assembly (Fig. 6).
(6) Remove the pitman shaft cover o-ring.
(7) Remove stub shaft housing bolts (Fig. 13).
(8) Remove the housing from the stub shaft (Fig.
14).
Fig. 13 Stub Shaft Housing
1 - STUB SHAFT HOUSING
2 - BOLTS
3 - STUB SHAFT
Fig. 14 Housing Removal
1 - STEERING GEAR
2 - STUB SHAFT HOUSING
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PITMAN SHAFT SEAL (Continued)

(9) Remove stub shaft housing o-rings (Fig. 15).
(10) Remove the rack piston/valve assembly retain-
ing ring with snap ring pliers (Fig. 16).(11) Pull the rack piston/valve assembly out of the
gear housing (Fig. 17).
NOTE: If the rack piston is damage the gear assem-
bly must be replaced.
(12) Remove teflon rings and o-ring (Fig. 18) from
the rack piston/valve assembly.
CAUTION: The rack piston teflon ring and o-ring
must be replaced whenever the assembly is
removed from the housing.
Fig. 15 O-Rings
1 - LARGE O-RING
2 - SMALL O-RING
Fig. 16 Retaining Ring
1 - SNAP RING
2 - STUB SHAFT HOUSING
3 - STUB SHAFT
4 - SNAP RING PLIERS
Fig. 17 Rack Piston/Valve Assembly
1 - STEERING GEAR
2 - RACK PISTON/VALVE ASSEMBLY
Fig. 18 Teflon Rings And O-Ring
1 - RACK PISTON
2 - VALVE
3 - TEFLON RINGS
4 - TEFLON AND O-RING
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RACK PISTON/VALVE ASSEMBLY (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Lubricate new o-ring and teflon rings with
power steering fluid and install on the rack piston/
valve assembly.
(2) Lubricate the rack piston/valve assembly with
power steering fluid.
(3) Slide the assembly into the gear housing.
(4) Install new stub shaft housing o-rings and
install the housing. Tighten the housing bolts to 62
N´m (46 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install new o-ring on the pitman shaft cover.
(6) Install the pitman shaft into the gear housing.
(7) Install the pitman shaft cover bolts and tighten
to 62 N´m (46 ft. lbs.).
(8) Perform over-center rotation torque adjustment
(Refer to 19 - STEERING/GEAR - ADJUSTMENTS)..
(9) Install the steering gear (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/GEAR - INSTALLATION).
(10) Fill the power steering pump (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
STUB SHAFT HOUSING
REMOVAL
NOTE: If stub shaft housing, seal or bearing is dam-
aged the housing must be replaced.
(1) Remove the steering gear (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/GEAR - REMOVAL).
(2) Remove stub shaft housing bolts (Fig. 19).
(3) Remove housing from the steering gear (Fig.
20).
(4) Remove stub shaft housing o-rings (Fig. 15).
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If stub shaft housing, seal or bearing is dam-
aged the housing must be replaced.
(1) Grease stub shaft seal withspecial grease-
supplied with new stub shaft housing.
(2) Install new stub shaft housing o-rings.
(3) Install housing on the steering gear.
(4) Install the housing bolts and tighten to 62 N´m
( 46 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install the steering gear (Refer to 19 - STEER-
ING/GEAR - INSTALLATION).
(6) Fill the power steering pump (Refer to 19 -
STEERING/PUMP - STANDARD PROCEDURE).
Fig. 19 Stub Shaft Housing
1 - STUB SHAFT HOUSING
2 - BOLTS
3 - STUB SHAFT
Fig. 20 Housing Removal
1 - STEERING GEAR
2 - HOUSING
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RACK PISTON/VALVE ASSEMBLY (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Install the steering damper to the axle bracket
and tie rod.
(2) Install the steering damper bolt in the axle
bracket and tighten bolt to 88 N´m (65 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install the nut at the tie rod and tighten to 41
N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
DRAG LINK
DESCRIPTION
The drag link and ends are comprised of two forged
ends connected by a steel adjusting tube. The drag
link connects the steering gear pitman arm to the
steering knuckle. The larger offset end is attached to
the pitman arm.
OPERATION
The sleeve is used for steering wheel centering.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove right wheel and tire assembly.
(3) Remove the cotter pins and nuts at the right
steering knuckle and pitman arm (Fig. 4) .
(4) Remove the drag link from the steering
knuckle and pitman arm Puller C-3894-A.
(5) Loosen adjustment sleeve clamp bolts and
unscrew the tie rod ends from the adjustment sleeve.
INSTALLATION
(1) Screw the tie rod ends into the adjustment
sleeve.
(2) Install the drag link onto the right steering
knuckle and pitman arm.(3) Tighten the nut at the steering knuckle to 47
N´m (35 ft. lbs.). Tighten the pitman nut to 88 N´m
(65 ft. lbs.). Install new cotter pins.
(4) Position clamp bolts to their original position
and tighten to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.).
(5) Install right wheel and tire assembly.
(6) Remove support and lower the vehicle.
(7) Center the steering wheel.
PITMAN ARM
DESCRIPTION
The pitman arm is attached at one end of the
steering gear's sector shaft. The other end is con-
nected to the drag link.
OPERATION
The pitman arm transfers rotary motion into side
to side motion.
REMOVAL
(1) Remove the cotter pin and nut from the drag
link at the pitman arm (Fig. 5) .
(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-4150A.
Fig. 3 Steering Damper
1 - DAMPER
2 - TIE ROD
Fig. 4 Drag Link
1 - STEERING GEAR
2 - PITMAN ARM
3 - CLAMP
4 - DRAG LINK
5 - CLAMP
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DAMPER (Continued)

INSTALLATION
(1) Align and install the pitman arm on steering
gear shaft.
(2) Install the washer and nut on the shaft and
tighten the nut to 251 N´m (185 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install drag link ball stud to pitman arm.
Install nut and tighten to 88 N´m (65 ft. lbs.). Install
a new cotter pin.
TIE ROD END
DESCRIPTION
The ends are forged, with a lubed for life ball
socket.
OPERATION
The tie rod ends connect the drag link to the wheel
assembly. The tie rod provides toe alignment and
transfers steering input from the drag link to the
wheels.
REMOVAL
(1) Raise and support the vehicle.
(2) Remove wheel and tire assemblies.
(3) Remove the damper nut from the tie rod clamp
(Fig. 6).
(4) Remove the damper from the tie rod.
(5) Remove the cotter pins and nuts from the tie
rod ends at the steering knuckles (Fig. 6).(6) Remove the tie rod ends from the steering
knuckles with Puller C-3894-A..
(7) Loosen the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts and
unscrew the tie rod ends from the sleeve.
INSTALLATION
(1) Screw the tie rod ends into the adjustment
sleeve.
(2) Install the tie rod on the steering knuckles and
install the nuts.
(3) Tighten the nuts to 47 N´m (35 ft. lbs.). Install
new cotter pins and bend end 60É.
(4) Position the adjustment sleeve clamp bolts to
their original location and tighten to 41 N´m (30 ft.
lbs.).
(5) Install the damper on the tie rod and install
the nut.
(6) Tighten the nut to 41 N´m (30 ft. lbs.). Install
new cotter pins and bend end 60É.
(7) Install wheel and tire assemblies.
(8) Remove support and lower the vehicle.
(9) Perform toe position adjustment.
Fig. 5 Pitman Arm
1 - STEERING GEAR
2 - PITMAN ARM
Fig. 6 Tie Rod Assembly
1 - TIE ROD END
2 - CLAMP
3 - DAMPER
4 - TIE ROD
5 - CLAMP
6 - TIE ROD END
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PITMAN ARM (Continued)

PUMP
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PUMP
DESCRIPTION - 4.0L, 4.7L................32
OPERATION
OPERATION - 4.7L....................32
OPERATION - 4.0L....................32
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING - PUMP LEAKAGE . 33
STANDARD PROCEDURE
STANDARD PROCEDURE - INITIAL
OPERATION - 4.0L....................33
STANDARD PROCEDURE - INITIAL
OPERATION - 4.7L....................33
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 4.0L ENGINE...............34
REMOVAL - 4.7L ENGINE...............34
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 4.0L ENGINE...........34
INSTALLATION - 4.7L ENGINE...........34
SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART......................35
SPECIAL TOOLS
POWER STEERING PUMP..............36
FLUID COOLER
DESCRIPTION.........................36
REMOVAL.............................36
INSTALLATION.........................37
HOSES - 4.0L
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - PRESSURE LINE........37
DESCRIPTION - RETURN LINE...........37
OPERATION
OPERATION - PRESSURE LINE..........37
OPERATION - RETURN LINE............37
REMOVAL.............................37
INSTALLATION.........................37
HOSES - 4.7L
DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION - 1/2º PRESSURE HOSE....38DESCRIPTION - 1/2º RETURN HOSE......38
DESCRIPTION - 3/8º PRESSURE HOSE....38
DESCRIPTION - 3/8º GEAR OUTLET HOSE . 38
DESCRIPTION - 3/8º RETURN HOSE......38
OPERATION
OPERATION - 1/2º PRESSURE HOSE......38
OPERATION - 1/2º RETURN HOSE........38
OPERATION - 3/8º PRESSURE HOSE......39
OPERATION - 3/8º GEAR OUTLET HOSE . . . 39
OPERATION - 3/8ºRETURN HOSE........39
REMOVAL
REMOVAL - 1/29PRESSURE HOSE.......39
REMOVAL - 1/29RETURN HOSE..........39
REMOVAL - 3/89PRESSURE HOSE.......39
REMOVAL - 3/89RETURN HOSE..........39
REMOVAL - 3/89GEAR OUTLET HOSE.....40
REMOVAL - INLET COOLER HOSE........40
REMOVAL - OUTLET COOLER HOSE......40
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION - 1/29PRESSURE HOSE....40
INSTALLATION - 1/29RETURN HOSE......40
INSTALLATION - 3/89PRESSURE HOSE....41
INSTALLATION - 3/89RETURN HOSE......41
INSTALLATION - 3/89GEAR OUTLET HOSE . 41
INSTALLATION - INLET COOLER HOSE....41
INSTALLATION - OUTLET COOLER HOSE . . 41
PULLEY
DESCRIPTION
POWER STEERING PUMP PULLEY - 3.1L
DIESEL.............................41
REMOVAL.............................41
INSTALLATION.........................42
RESERVOIR
REMOVAL.............................42
INSTALLATION.........................42
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PUMP
DESCRIPTION - 4.0L, 4.7L
Hydraulic pressure for the power steering system
is provided by a belt driven power steering pump
(Fig. 1) and (Fig. 2). The pump shaft has a
pressed-on drive pulley that is belt driven by the
crankshaft pulley.
OPERATION
OPERATION - 4.7L
The power steering pump is a constant flow rate
and displacement, vane-type pump. The pump has
internal parts that operate submerged in fluid. The
flow control orifice and the pressure relief valve,
which limits the pump pressure, are internal to the
pump. The reservoir is attached to the pump body
with spring clips. The power steering pump is used
to drive the hydraulic engine cooling fan, which sep-
arates the flow to the fan gerotors and the power
steering gear. The power steering pump is connected
to the engine cooling fan by pressure and return
hoses and the pump is connected to the steering gear
via a return hose from the steering cooler (Fig. 2).NOTE: Power steering pumps have different pres-
sure rates and are not interchangeable with other
pumps.OPERATION - 4.0L
The power steering pump is a constant flow rate
and displacement, vane-type pump. The pump inter-
nal parts operate submerged in fluid. The flow con-
trol orifice is part of the high pressure line fitting.
The pressure relief valve inside the flow control valve
limits the pump pressure. The reservoir is attached
to the pump body with spring clips. The power steer-
ing pump is connected to the steering gear by the
pressure and return hoses (Fig. 1).
NOTE: Power steering pumps have different pres-
sure rates and are not interchangeable with other
pumps.
Fig. 1 Pump With Integral Reservoir
1 - CAP
2 - FLUID RESERVOIR (TYPICAL)
3 - HIGH-PRESSURE FITTING
4 - DRIVE PULLEY
5 - PUMP BODY
6 - RESERVOIR CLIP
Fig. 2 4.7L POWER STEERING PUMP
1 - PRESSURE HOSE QUICK CONNECT NUT
2 - CAP
3 - FLUID RESERVOIR
4 - LOW-PRESSURE RETURN FROM THE COOLER
5 - LOW-PRESSURE RETURN FROM THE HYDRAULIC FAN
DRIVE
6 - PUMP BODY
7 - HIGH PRESSURE FITTING
19 - 32 PUMPWJ

SPECIFICATIONS
TORQUE CHART
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
DESCRIPTION N´m Ft. Lbs. In. Lbs.
Power Steering Pump
Bracket Bolt-4.0L57 42 Ð
Power Steering Pump
Pump Bolts-4.0L28 21 250
Power Steering Pump
Pump Bolts-4.7L28 21 250
Power Steering Pump
Flow Control Valve75 55 Ð
Power Steering Pump
Pressure Line
4.0L20-38 14-28 Ð
Power Steering Pump
Pressure Line
4.7L47 35 416
Power Steering Pump
Return Line
4.0L & 4.7L20-38 14-28 Ð
High Pressure Inlet Hose
to Hydraulic Fan
DriveÐ1/2 inch Fitting49 36 Ð
High Pressure Outlet
Hose to Steering
GearÐ3/8 inch Fitting29 21.5 Ð
Power Steering Cooler
Lines
at the Cooler22.5 17 200
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PUMP (Continued)