Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
9. Lubricate upper bearing and install on the worm shaft.
10. Install worm shaft into the steering gear.
NOTE: Wide/deep side of the ball nut teeth face the cover opening.
11. Install worm shaft adjuster cap and adjust shaft to zero end-play. Install adjuster locknut.
12. Install pitman shaft and fill gear with lubricate.
13. Adjust worm bearing preload and over-center preload.
Worm Bearing Adjuster
DISASSEMBLY
1. Pry out the lower bearing retainer.
2. Remove lower bearing.
3. Place locknut on the adjuster and place in a vise. Remove lower bearing cup with Puller 7794-A, or equivalent and a slid hammer.
ASSEMBLY
1. Install lower bearing cup with a bearing cup driver.
2. Lubricate lower bearing and install into the adjuster.
3. Install the retainer by tapping it in with a plastic hammer.