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Old 05-22-2010, 01:07 PM
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My 93 Cherokee Sport 4x4 Stock XJ has a "knock" when turning the steering wheel. The noise existed even before I replaced the steering shaft. There appears to be no feeling invloved with the noise, just a loud knock, 2-5 going in each direction.

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Mine is doing the same this ... only when turning. Any ideas ???
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Does steering wheel have free play?
Check with non-running engine.
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No ... it is tight. It sounds like a slap on the frame. I know it itsn't loose, I was searching this awhile back and someone said it could be the tie rod?
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Check to see if your track bar bracket to frame rail bolts are tight. Don't just gander at them. Put a wrench/socket/impact on them and tighten them down.
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