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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 03:52 PM
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ok so i was wheeling this weekend and now my steering column moves around alot when i drive it. if you move it a curtain way the radio and blower and turnsignals wont work. so my question is what years would match my 1988.
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Old Sep 28, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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nobody?
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 05:06 AM
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its the ignition switch and u just need to tighten ur colum
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 07:30 AM
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There are four Torx bolts under the turn signal switch that will need tightened. You will need to take off the steering wheel, lock plate, cancel cam, turn signal switch, and key cylinder to get to them.
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 10:00 PM
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thanks
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Old Sep 29, 2010 | 11:03 PM
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Someone posted an incredible article with instructions and pictures on the steering column.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f51/st...repairs-39494/
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Old Sep 30, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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thanks. that helps alot. im going to try it this weekend
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