Steering column - Rebuild

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Jun 19, 2024 | 11:17 AM

SGTSnacks

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From: Dillsburg, PA

Year: 1991

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Steering column - Rebuild

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

Jun 19, 2024 | 11:33 AM

lawsoncl

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Year: 1989

Model: Comanche (MJ)

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

Jun 19, 2024 | 12:19 PM

Saudade

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Year: 1988

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

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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.

Jun 19, 2024 | 06:32 PM

awg

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Saudade

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)

Jun 21, 2024 | 02:02 AM

xjallseasons

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From: Arizona

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by awg

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.