Jeep Repair: 2001 Jeep Wrangler Power Steering Gear Box, pitman arm removal, steering linkage


Question
QUESTION: Hello,
I have a leak in my gear box and would like to replace the seals, I found a seal kit at NAPA for this, but I would like instructions on how to remove and rebuild the box.

Thanks

ANSWER: REMOVAL
Place the front wheels in the straight ahead position with the steering wheel centered.
Disconnect and cap the fluid hoses/tubes from power steering pump.
Remove the column coupler shaft from the gear.
Remove pitman arm from gear. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/PITMAN ARM - REMOVAL).
Remove the steering gear retaining bolts and remove the gear (Steering Gear Mounting) .
Remove power steering hoses/tubes from steering gear.


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QUESTION: Remove pitman arm from gear. (Refer to 19 - STEERING/LINKAGE/PITMAN ARM - REMOVAL).
Where do I find this?

thanks

Answer
REMOVAL
Remove the cotter pin and nut from the drag link at the pitman arm.
Remove the drag link ball stud from the pitman arm with a puller.
Remove the nut and washer from the steering gear shaft. Mark the pitman shaft and pitman arm for installation reference. Remove the pitman arm from steering gear with Puller C-4150A (Pitman Arm Removal).