Cherokee 2WD L4-150 2.5L VIN E TBI (1989)
Steering Column: Service and Repair
Without Tilt
Removal/Installation
REMOVAL
Steering column removal is not necessary for lockplate cover, lockplate, steering shaft retaining ring, canceling cam, turn signal switch, upper
bearing preload spring or ignition key/lock cylinder service.
When removed from vehicle, the steering column must be handled carefully. Otherwise, plastic fasteners that maintain rigidity of
energy-absorbing components could be sheared or loosened.
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Paint alignment marks on intermediate shaft and steering shaft, for assembly reference.
3.
Disconnect steering shaft from intermediate shaft.
4.
Remove lower part of instrument panel, if necessary.
5.
Disconnect bracket from instrument panel and lower steering column.
6.
Disconnect all electrical connectors from steering column.
7.
Disconnect steering column toe plate from instrument panel, then remove steering column from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position steering column in vehicle, align reference marks and connect steering shaft to intermediate shaft. Torque retaining bolts to 33 ft. lbs.
2.
Connect all electrical connectors to steering column.
3.
Raise steering column and connect bracket to instrument panel. Torque attaching bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
4.
Connect steering column toe plate to instrument panel. Torque nuts to 6 ft. lbs.
5.
If removed, install lower part of instrument panel.
6.
Connect battery ground cable.
Disassembly
Fig. 31 Steering column support fixture
Steering column removal is not necessary for lockplate cover, lockplate, steering shaft retaining ring, canceling cam, turn signal switch, upper
bearing preload spring or ignition key/lock cylinder service. If steering column requires removal, remove steering column to instrument panel
mounting bracket and install support fixture onto steering column.
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove steering wheel, then lockplate cover.
3.
Compress lockplate with compressor tool No. J-23635-B or equivalent, then release steering shaft retaining snap ring.
4.
Remove lockplate compressor tool and snap ring. When steering shaft retaining snap ring is removed, the steering shaft is no longer retained
within the column.
