Jeep Liberty KJ. Manual — part 980
STEERING WHEEL
REMOVAL
1. Disable and remove the drivers side airbag. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG -
REMOVAL).
2. Partially remove the steering wheel bolt and leave the bolt in the column.
3. Install puller C-3894–A or equivalent using the top of the bolt to push on.
NOTE: Ensure the puller jaws are seated in the pockets of the steering wheel armature.
4. Remove the steering wheel.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Do not reuse the old steering wheel bolt (a
new bolt must be used)
1. Install steering wheel to the column
NOTE: Be certain that the steering wheel mounting
bolt is tightened to the proper torque specification
to ensure proper clockspring operation.
2. Install the new steering wheel bolt. Tighten the bolt
to 54 N·m (40 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the drivers side air bag. (Refer to 8 - ELEC-
TRICAL/RESTRAINTS/DRIVER AIRBAG - INSTAL-
LATION).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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4WD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
TORQUE CHART . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
OUTER TIE ROD END REMOVAL TOOL . . . . . . 30
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GEAR
DESCRIPTION
A rack and pinion steering gear is made up of two
main components, the pinon shaft and the rack. The
gear cannot be adjusted or internally serviced. If a
malfunction or a fluid leak occurs, the gear must be
replaced as an assembly, With the exception of the
outer tie rods (3&5) which are serviced separately.
OPERATION
The steering column intermediate shaft is attached to the gear pinion. The rotation of the pinion moves the gear
rack from side-to-side. This lateral action of the rack pushes and pulls the tie rods, which are connected to the
steering knuckles to change the direction of the front wheels.
REMOVAL
4WD
1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an inter-
nal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of lock-
ing the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
2. Lock the steering wheel to prevent spinning of the clockspring.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the skid plate from under the front end to gain access to the gear (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/
FRAME/FRONT SKID PLATE - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the front tire and wheel assemblies.
NOTE: Mark the alignment adjusting cams for easier installation.
6. Remove the lower control arms. (Refer to 2 - SUSPENSION/FRONT/LOWER CONTROL ARM - REMOVAL).
7. Remove the front axle. (Refer to 3 - DIFFERENTIAL & DRIVELINE/FRONT AXLE - REMOVAL).
8. Remove the tie rod end nuts.
9. Separate tie rod ends from the knuckles with Puller C-3894-A.
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10. Remove the intermediate shaft lower coupler
pinch bolt (1) and slide the coupler off the gear.
11. Remove the power steering lines (2) from the gear
(4).
12. Remove the mounting bolts (5) from the gear to
the front cradle.
13. Remove the steering gear (1) from the vehicle.
2WD
1. Siphon the power steering fluid from the power steering reservoir.
NOTE: The steering column on vehicles with an automatic transmission may not be equipped with an inter-
nal locking shaft that allows the ignition key cylinder to be locked with the key. Alternative methods of lock-
ing the steering wheel for service will have to be used.
2. Lock the steering wheel to prevent spinning of the clockspring.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the skid plate from under the front end to gain access to the gear (Refer to 13 - FRAME & BUMPERS/
FRAME/FRONT SKID PLATE - REMOVAL).
5. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: Mark the alignment adjusting cams and tie rod end jam nuts on the steering gear for easier instal-
lation.
6. Remove the tie rod end nuts.
7. Separate tie rod ends from the knuckles with Puller C-3894-A.
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