Steering column - Rebuild

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06-19-2024, 11:17 AM

SGTSnacks

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Steering column - Rebuild

"Any rebuilding hints for a Jeep MJ or XJ - TILT STEERING COLUMN?"

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06-19-2024, 11:33 AM

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The older steering columns were basically GM columns, and there are a ton of youtube about rebuilding them.

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06-19-2024, 12:19 PM

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You'll need some special tools as well. A steering wheel puller (of some kind) and Locking Plate remover. Both available to "rent" at a local autoparts store.

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06-19-2024, 06:32 PM

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You'll need some special tools as well. A steering wheel puller (of some kind) and Locking Plate remover. Both available to "rent" at a local autoparts store.

My '96 also require allen key style Torx bits AND 'security" Torx bits (they have a pimple that prevents ordinary Torx bits from working)

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06-21-2024, 02:02 AM

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My '96 also require allen key style Torx bits AND 'security" Torx bits (they have a pimple that prevents ordinary Torx bits from working)

Is there a kit to rebuild the steering wheels? The problem I am having is the steering wheel grip is coming apart and all the wiring inside decided it didn't want to be behind the air bag and ended up on the floor.