Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Steering Gear: Specifications
Power Steering Gear
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Gear Ratio ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 15 - 13:1
Worm Shaft Bearing Preload .......................................................................................................................................... 0.45 - 1.13 Nm (4 - 10 inch lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Overcenter Drag (+ Worm Shaft Preload):
New Gear (under 400 miles) ....................................................................................................................................... 0.45 - 0.90 Nm (4 - 8 inch lbs.)
Used Gear (over 400 miles) ............................................................................................................................................ 0.5 - 0.6 Nm (4 - 5 inch lbs.)
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS:
Adjustment Cap Locknut .................................................................................................................................................................... 108 Nm (80 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut ................................................................................................................................................................... 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.)
Gear to Frame Bolts .............................................................................................................................................................................. 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Nut ............................................................................................................................................................................... 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Rack Piston Plug ................................................................................................................................................................................. 102 Nm (75 ft. lbs.)
Side Cover Bolts ................................................................................................................................................................................... 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.)
