Grand Cherokee 2WD L6-4.0L VIN S (1997)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Overhaul
Housing End Plug
NOTE: Steering gear must be removed from the vehicle for this procedure.
Fig. 2
REMOVAL
1. Rotate retaining ring until one end is under the hole in the housing. Unseat and force ring from groove.
2. Rotate stub shaft slowly COUNTER-CLOCKWISE to remove end plug out from housing.
CAUTION: Do not turn stub shaft any further than necessary. The recirculating balls will drop out of the rack piston circuit and fall inside the
rack piston chamber.