Wrangler 4WD L4-150 2.5L VIN P MFI (1998)
Steering Gear: Specifications
Manual Steering Gear
GENERAL:
Gear Ratio ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 24:1
Worm Shaft Bearing Preload ................................................................................................................................................. 0.6 - 1.0 Nm (5 -8 inch lbs.)
Pitman Shaft Over Center Preload [1] ................................................................................................................................ 0.5 - 1.0 Nm (4 - 10 inch lbs.)
TORQUE:
Adjustment Cap Locknut ...................................................................................................................................................................... 68 Nm (50 ft. lbs.)
Adjustment Screw Locknut ................................................................................................................................................................... 34 Nm (25 ft. lbs.)
Pitmans Shaft Nut ............................................................................................................................................................................. 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.)
Guide Clamp Screws ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Nm (10 ft. lbs.)
Cover Bolts ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Nm (45 ft. lbs.)
Gear To Frame Bolts .......................................................................................................................................................................... 105 Nm (78 ft. lbs.)
[1]: Pitman Shaft over-center drag preload is plus worm shaft preload.
