Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position with the steering wheel centered.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing, refer to Powertrain Management, Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.
3. Remove and cap the pressure and return lines from the steering gear.
4. Remove the column coupler shaft bolt and remove the shaft from the gear.
5. Remove left front wheel and tire assembly.
6. Remove pitman arm from gear with Puller C-4150A.
7. Remove windshield washer reservoir refer Windshield & Wipers, Windshield Wiper/ Washer.
8. Remove the steering gear mounting bolts. Remove the steering gear out of the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the steering gear on the frame rail and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. Install the pitman arm and tighten nut to 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.).
3. Install windshield washer reservoir refer Windshield & Wipers, Windshield Wiper/ Washer.
