Slight clunk turning wheel

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Apr 8, 2010 | 12:23 PM

Madman

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From: Oak Hills

Year: 1996

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Engine: 4.0 I6 K&N, Flowmaster, accel yellow, 703 injectors, SS fuel lines routed through CAI

Slight clunk turning wheel

I just picked up the XJ a few months back.

Been wheeling it lately and noticed I've worn out something.

I notice if I quickly yank the wheel while slow or stopped, I feel a slight clunk in the steering wheel as it goes from left to right. Almost like slack or play in something?

Apr 8, 2010 | 12:25 PM

troy fritz

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Does it knock when going over bumps?

Apr 8, 2010 | 12:30 PM

Madman

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Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 K&N, Flowmaster, accel yellow, 703 injectors, SS fuel lines routed through CAI

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Does it knock when going over bumps?

Not really that I notice, but now that u mention it I hear a metal shroud of sorts making a rattle now when I'm off road?

Apr 8, 2010 | 12:37 PM

93gc40

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Sounds like loose trackbar. Get under the Jeep, have somebody turn the steering wheel back and forth. Look for movement at the axel or frame mounts. Also look for excessive movement in the ball joints and tie rod ends.