Axel1831

Need to take out one and put it in another cherokee. Having troubke finding the right sizes for the bolts. I dont want to pay for a new one seeing i have one. So size and best way to remove?

GreenJay

Don't know the bolt sizes but removal is pretty straight forward.

On the drag link end, remove the cotter pin from the nut on the front side - i used wire cutters and needle nose pliers and it was annihilated pretty quickly. The factory bolt on that end is tapered and it can be a PITA to remove. There are many stories out there on how to get it out, but I had great luck with a 2-jaw gear puller and a whole lot of PB blaster.

On the axle end, it's just a nut and bolt. A breaker bar comes in handy for leverage, just takes patience because the angles are a little strange to work in.

Hope that helps - wish I knew the bolt sizes for you

AeroSynch

I am compelled to say 3/4's and 5/8's? I believe..

TucsonXJ

Took me about 5 mins. If you cant figure out how to remove and reinstall a steering stabilizer you might want to have your GF do it. Just kidding, it is very straight forward though. IDK if a stock one is more complicated than a RC one, it was just 2 bolts and nuts.

Axel1831

See ive learned that i should ask before i do something. Coz i did some how manage to break stuff before and im trying to save money.

Axel1831

The 3/4s was right. But on the other side the only thing i can get to kinda fit is a 18mm??? And it isnt a snug fit either...

Kuro89

Get a pickle fork to pop the drag link end, that and a BFH makes popping tie rods and other things (steering stabilizer) easy. Cost me $12 after taxes

Axel1831

I still cant get the stupid bolt loose. Its the one that connects near the passengers side tire (I cant think of what this is called) I can get pics later but I am still having a problem with the correct size and well getting it to move. I tried a air ratchet. Not helping...

xjfirefighter

When all else fails...use heat and crap load of pb blaster. Jeep bolts like to seize and break.

GreenJay

I used a 2 ft. breaker bar and A LOT of force. Just pump the bar over and over as hard as you can and it will break eventually. The hardest part is just breaking the 10 or 20 years worth of habit that the bolt has.

Keep at it! If it makes you feel any better, it took me 3 different attempts to finally break it. Oh, and did we mention PB Blast the life out of it?

Axel1831

I still havent figured out the correct size. The 18mm is still the only thing that kinda fits. Ive tried the breaker bar. Still cant get it to move. Do you know the right size for the whole bolt because I may just cut it off and replace it.

onew1ckedxj

The bolt is an 18mm . . i used an impact wrech and a box wrench and it came off fairly easily . . just soak it in mass amounts of PB

mr baer

^^ Agreed it is an 18mm where it mounts to the diff
Just use a big power bar and watch your fingures
also get it moving with a wrench on the nut 1st.
I just pulled the tie rods out of a parts jeep of mine to give to my brother to strengthen.

AeroSynch

That is so weird. The removal was the easiest thing for me. I held the nut on the axle side next to the coil while I removed the 18mm bolt. I laid on the floor since it was easier.