Comanche 2WD L6-242 4.0L VIN S MFI (1992)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Steering Gear Replacement
Manual Steering Gear Replacement
1.
Disconnect steering shaft from gear, then raise and support vehicle.
2.
Disconnect center link from pitman arm.
3.
Remove stabilizer bar as previously outlined.
4.
Remove pitman arm retaining nut, then scribe alignment marks on sector shaft and arm.
5.
Using puller tool J-6632-01 or equivalent, remove pitman arm from shaft.
6.
Remove steering gear retaining bolts, then the steering gear.
7.
Reverse procedure to install. Tighten steering gear, pitman arm and center link retaining nuts and bolts to specifications. Stake pitman arm
retaining nut to sector shaft for proper retention.
Power Steering Gear Replacement
REMOVAL
1.
Center steering gear and remove steering gear arm using a suitable tool.
2.
Disconnect pressure and return hoses.
3.
Disconnect steering gear-to-shaft coupling.
4.
Remove steering gear-to-frame bolts and remove gear from chassis.
INSTALLATION
1.
Position steering gear to frame, then install and tighten bolts finger tight.
2.
Install bolts in coupling.
3.
Reposition gear to frame to eliminate binding and torque bolts to specifications.
4.
Connect pressure and return hoses.
5.
Center steering gear and install steering gear arm retaining nut.
