Grand Cherokee 2WD V8-5.2L VIN Y (1998)
Steering Gear: Adjustments
Worm Thrust Bearing
CAUTION: Steering gear must be adjusted in the proper order. If adjustments are not performed in order, gear damage and improper steering response
may result.
NOTE: Adjusting the steering gear in the vehicle is not recommended. Remove gear from the vehicle and drain the fluid. Then mount gear in a vise to
perform adjustments.
1. Mount the gear carefully into a vise.
CAUTION: Do not overtighten the vise on the gear case. This may affect the adjustment.
2. Remove adjuster plug locknut.
3. Rotate the stub shaft back and forth with a 12 point socket to drain the remaining fluid.
4. Turn the adjuster in with Spanner Wrench C-4381, or equivalent. Tighten the plug and thrust bearing in the housing until firmly bottomed in
housing about 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.).
5. Place an index mark on the housing even with one of the holes in adjuster plug.