Death wonble
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From: Seal Beach, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
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From: In the middle of Minnesota!
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I'd try to find and correct the root cause. It isn't always difficult (sometimes though it is!). But with proper research and some determination, you can fix yours. I've fixed it on a number of XJs.
Last edited by tjwalker; Dec 30, 2012 at 06:09 PM.
CF Veteran
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,440
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From: Seal Beach, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
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From: charlotte
Year: 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.6L stroker
Death wobble is not something to take lightly. Carefully inspect all your steering components while someone turns the wheel back and forth. Check to see what parts have play. Replace accordingly.
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Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 36
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From: Crawfordsville, IN
Year: 1999 & 2000
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Turn steering wheel between 10 o'clock & 2 o'clock and look at TB connections, TRE, DL connections
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Posts: 664
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From: Arizona
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
If you have a lift then make sure you adjust your upper control arms. Also check for and/or tighten any loose parts and if you have not done so already and you have over 100k on the ticker, then change out your ball joints.


