Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Overhaul
Pitman Shaft/Seals/Bearing
DISASSEMBLY
1. Clean exposed end of pitman shaft and housing with a wire brush.
2. Remove preload adjuster nut.
3. Rotate stub shaft with a 12 point socket from stop to stop and count the number of turns.
4. Center the stub shaft by rotating it from the stop 1/2 of the total amount of turns.
5. Remove side cover bolts and remove side cover, gasket and pitman shaft as an assembly.
NOTE: The pitman shaft will not clear the housing if it is not centered.
6. Remove pitman shaft from the side cover.
