1993 Jeep Cherokee XJ loose steering
07-15-2015 | 02:22 PM
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1993 Jeep Cherokee XJ loose steering
My steering is loose on my jeep. Te steering wheel will never stay straight. I had it aligned. Repalce steering box, control arms drag bar link and dampner. What could it be
07-15-2015 | 03:49 PM
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Year: 1993
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
check tiered ends and also steering column shaft (it has miniature u joints in it that can wear out.)
07-15-2015 | 04:38 PM
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Model: Grand Cherokee (WK2)
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There is a rubber sleeve on the end of the shaft that goes into the steering box. (No jokes, please).
It wears out over time, allowing the shaft to move around inside the sleeve.
Center the shaft and the wheels then weld the shaft to the end piece.
It took me 3 years to figure this out on my '92.
It wears out over time, allowing the shaft to move around inside the sleeve.
Center the shaft and the wheels then weld the shaft to the end piece.
It took me 3 years to figure this out on my '92.
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