Wrangler L6-4.0L VIN S (2000)
Steering Gear: Service and Repair
Removal and Installation
REMOVAL
1. Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position with the steering wheel centered.
2. Disconnect and cap the fluid hoses/tubes from power steering pump.
3. Remove the column coupler shaft from the gear.
4. Remove pitman arm from gear.
5. Remove the steering gear retaining bolts and remove the gear.
6. Remove power steering hoses/tubes from steering gear.
INSTALLATION
1. Install power steering hoses/tubes to steering gear and tighten to 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.).
2. Install steering gear on the frame rail and tighten bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)
3. Align the column coupler shaft to steering gear. Install a new coupler pinch bolt and tighten to 49 Nm (36 ft. lbs.).
4. Align and install the pitman arm and tighten nut to 251 Nm (185 ft. lbs.).
5. Install power steering hoses/tubes to power steering pump.
6. Fill power steering system to proper level, refer to Steering Pump Initial Operation.
