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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 04:34 PM
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So i think my rack and pinion are shot I havnt had time to open everything up yet but if so im gonna have to replace them or buy a new axel and i think its a dana 35 but im not sure help me out its a 98 cherokee sport 4.0
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Can you take a picture of it and post it here?
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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You are saying your rack and pinion. That usually deals with steering. Do you mean pinion gear in you axle?
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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Just go buy a 8.25 out of a junkyard or craigslist for $70-120

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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 04:54 PM
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Btw. Cherokees do not have rack and pinion steering.
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 05:02 PM
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"So i think my rack (ring?) and pinion are shot"

Why?
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Old Dec 23, 2012 | 05:15 PM
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yes ring and pinion my bad
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Originally Posted by Jarrett
Just go buy a 8.25 out of a junkyard or craigslist for $70-120
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