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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP1987COMANCHE LAREDO, 2.5 H, RWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)STEERINGPOWER STEERINGSTEERING GEAR - POWEROVERHAULRACK/PISTON & WORMREASSEMBLY
1987 Jeep Comanche Laredo, 2.5 H, RWD, Automatic
Rack/Piston & Worm: Reassembly
1987 Jeep Comanche Laredo, 2.5 H, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Reassembly
- Install "O" ring and piston ring onto rack/piston using care not
to twist them. Install worm into rack/piston until worm is against
piston shoulder. Install ball bearings into rack/piston while slowly
rotating worm counterclockwise.NOTE: See RACK PISTON & WORM ASSEMBLY BALL BEARINGS table for number of balls to be installed. BE SURE to install light and dark colored balls alternately, as Black balls are .0005" smaller than Silver balls.
- Install correct number of balls in ball guide. Bearings in guide must be in sequence with bearings in rack/piston. Hold balls in place with chassis lubricant and install return ball guide assembly into position.
- Install clamp and tighten attaching bolts. Alternate light and dark colored balls when installing. See Fig 1 Insert rack/piston arbor into rack/piston until it contacts worm. Maintain pressure on arbor, and back worm out of rack/piston. DO NOT allow ball bearings to drop out of circuits.
RACK PISTON & WORM ASSEMBLY BALL BEARINGS
| Application | Rack/Piston | Guide |
|---|---|---|
| Jeep | 18 | 6 |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.