Grand Cherokee 4WD Laredo V8-4.7L (2002)
12. Remove teflon rings and O-ring from the rack piston/valve assembly.
CAUTION: The rack piston teflon ring and O-ring must be replaced whenever the assembly is removed from the housing.
INSTALLATION
1. Lubricate new O-ring and teflon rings with power steering fluid and install on the rack piston/ valve assembly.
2. Lubricate the rack piston/valve assembly with power steering fluid.
3. Slide the assembly into the gear housing.
4. Install new stub shaft housing O-rings and install the housing. Tighten the housing bolts to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
5. Install new O-ring on the pitman shaft cover.
6. Install the pitman shaft into the gear housing.
7. Install the pitman shaft cover bolts and tighten to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
8. Perform over-center rotation torque adjustment.
9. Install the steering gear.
10. Fill the power steering pump.
Stub Shaft Housing
STUB SHAFT HOUSING
REMOVAL
NOTE: If stub shaft housing, seal or bearing is damaged the housing must be replaced.
1. Remove the steering gear.
