2007 Wrangler JK Factory Service Manual 19 - STEERING

REMOVAL

DRAG LINK (KNUCKLE SIDE)


1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the right front tire.


3. Remove the right side drag link nut at the knuckle.



4. Separate the drag link using special tool 9360 separator (2).



5. Remove the tie rod nut at the knuckle.



6. Separate the tie rod using special tool 9360 separator (2).


NOTE: Count the number of turns when removing the tie rod end, This will give a good starting point when reassembling and toe adjustment.


7. Loosen the nut and bolt (1) for the drag link adjustment sleeve.
8. Unthread the drag link socket from the adjuster.

DRAG LINK TIE ROD (PITMAN ARM SIDE)


1. Raise and support the vehicle.



2. Remove the drag link nut at the pitman arm.
3. Separate the drag link (3) from the pitman arm using special tool 9360 separator (2).


NOTE: Count the number of turns when removing the tie rod end, This will give a good starting point when reassembling and toe adjustment.


4. Loosen the nut and bolt (1) for the drag link adjustment sleeve.
5. Unthread the tie rod end from the tube.