steering wheel, very loose.
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steering wheel, very loose.
88 wagoneer.
Wheel moves freely up and down, as if the tilt mechanism is broken?
but, the tilt lever will work to the extent of setting as far down as it will fall, but there is no resistance going up. any thoughts? this is hard to explain so feel free to ask questions if i need to clarify the problem.
Wheel moves freely up and down, as if the tilt mechanism is broken?
but, the tilt lever will work to the extent of setting as far down as it will fall, but there is no resistance going up. any thoughts? this is hard to explain so feel free to ask questions if i need to clarify the problem.
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Year: 2 88 XJ/1 86 XJ/ 98 Grand Cherokee
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
This happened to my other 88 XJ I just found it easier to replace the whole Steering column. As it will get to be a hassle to try and fix the one thats already in your Jeep. Good luck and keep me posted.
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Year: 1991
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Sounds like the typical loose GM tilt problem...do a search for "loose GM tilt steering"...lots of helpful step by step repair info out there on this one.
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well speaking of steering wheel being loose, mine is loose in the sense that the wheel turns very very easily. its very sensitive. especially when on the interstate. one wrong flex and...
soooo when we were getting a front end alignment one time, the guy told us that we needed a new tortion bar. can someone explain what that is or what it does? is this what causes my wheel to be so touchy?
soooo when we were getting a front end alignment one time, the guy told us that we needed a new tortion bar. can someone explain what that is or what it does? is this what causes my wheel to be so touchy?
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the loose wheel problem isn't all that bad to fix. you need 2 people or get the correct tool to push the lock plate back in so you can reinstall the clip to hold it. you have to take out the upper part of the steering column which is where I spent a good 2 hours trying to figure out how to do. there is 3 silver holding the upper column on and a little black torx screw holding in the ignition cylinder. when you get to this point remove all of them then unclip all of the wires running down the column to give you play in the wires. you will notice through 2 holes 2 brass colored "screws" you need a socket to tighten. those come loose. just tighten and reassemble.
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well speaking of steering wheel being loose, mine is loose in the sense that the wheel turns very very easily. its very sensitive. especially when on the interstate. one wrong flex and...
soooo when we were getting a front end alignment one time, the guy told us that we needed a new tortion bar. can someone explain what that is or what it does? is this what causes my wheel to be so touchy?
soooo when we were getting a front end alignment one time, the guy told us that we needed a new tortion bar. can someone explain what that is or what it does? is this what causes my wheel to be so touchy?
Is steering supposed to be pretty tight in these (1990 Cherokee Wagoneer) or is this typical?
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are you lifted, because castor can have that effect.
or maybe your steering dampener is shot.
i removed mine, and now my steering is non resistant.
or maybe your steering dampener is shot.
i removed mine, and now my steering is non resistant.
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1) how is your track bar? If its worn then that will translate into slack in your steering
2) steering box secured to frame? Broken bolts?
2) steering box secured to frame? Broken bolts?
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