Cherokee 2WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1991)
a.
Remove screws attaching lock cylinder housing and shroud to steering column jacket.
b.
Remove dimmer switch actuator arm.
c.
Disengage remote rod from lock rack.
d.
Remove lock cylinder housing to shroud attaching screws, then separate housing and shroud.
e.
Remove wave washer from key release lever pivot, then key release lever and pivot.
f.
Remove lock rack and lock bolt.
g.
Remove lock rack preload spring.
h.
Using blunt punch, disengage and remove lock sector.
i.
Remove steering shaft.
j.
Remove spring clip from lower bearing retainer, retainer, lower bearing and adapter from steering column.
Assembly
Use only original or exact replacement screws, bolts and nuts to assemble steering column. Failure to use original or exact replacement parts
could prevent column from compressing upon impact.
Apply chassis lubricant to all bearing, thrust and friction-producing mating surfaces before assembly.
Fig. 34 Key cylinder housing assembly
Fig. 36 Sector & rack alignment
1.
Assemble column shift models as follows:
a.
Insert lock sector through hole in lock cylinder housing, installing it on lock sector shaft. Ensure lock sector turns freely.
b.
Install lock rack preload spring. Bowed side of spring must contact lock rack when rack is installed.
c.
Assemble lock bolt and lock rack.
d.
Install assembled lock bolt and lock rack in lock cylinder housing. Mate lock rack block tooth with lock sector block tooth.
e.
Install shift lever detent plate, thrust cap and ignition switch actuating rod and rack in lock cylinder housing.
f.
Install gear selector lever housing lower bearing.
g.
Install gear selector lever spring in lever housing.
h.
Install gear selector lever housing and shroud on upper end of steering column jacket. Rotate housing to ensure bearing is properly seated.
i.
With gear selector lever housing in Park position and lock rack pulled downward, position and seat lock cylinder housing on steering column
jacket.
j.
Insert shift tube in lower end of steering column jacket, then rotate it until shift tube upper key slides into gear selector housing keyway.
k.
Proceed to step three to complete assembly procedure.
