Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2000)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Disassembly and Assembly
Pitman Shaft/Seals/Bearings
DISASSEMBLY
1. Clean exposed end of pitman shaft and housing with a wire brush.
2. Rotate the stub shaft with a wrench from stop to stop and count the number of turns.
3. Center the stub shaft by rotating it from the stop 1/2 of the total amount of turns.
Note: The pitman shaft will not clear the housing if it is not centered.
4. Remove pitman shaft cover bolts and remove the shaft assembly.
5. Remove pitman shaft cover O-ring.
