Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

Wobble on left turn

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 12:44 PM
  #1  
Bad_Luck_XJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: Pensacola, Florida
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default Wobble on left turn

Have an all stock 01 XJ, 4wd. It has no lift or large tires. It doesn't shake at all on right turns. But sometimes when I turn left, it shakes the entire vehicle. It does it kind of slowly, but violently. Checked for loose bolts somewhere, found nothing. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 01:25 PM
  #2  
tlang's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 146
Likes: 1
Model: Cherokee
Default

Sounds like a ball joint to me. But Please dont just replace parts. Do you have a jack and stands to get it up in the air and take a look at that left side?
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 01:43 PM
  #3  
Bad_Luck_XJ's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: Pensacola, Florida
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0L
Default

Originally Posted by tlang
Sounds like a ball joint to me. But Please dont just replace parts. Do you have a jack and stands to get it up in the air and take a look at that left side?
I'll take a look at those this weekend. I replaced my power steering box a while ago and had to disconnect the pitman arm. Could that also be an issue of over or under-tightening?
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 02:28 PM
  #4  
Bustedback's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 12,367
Likes: 23
From: Oroville, CA
Year: 1995
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 with all of the noise and clatter
Default

Check the right front tire's outer edge for any kind of uneven wear.
Reply
Old Mar 27, 2015 | 03:06 PM
  #5  
tlang's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 146
Likes: 1
Model: Cherokee
Default

Off the top of my head the pitman arm wouldnt only affect one direction.

+1 for checking front tires for uneven or abnormal wear.

I would grab a pry bar and get in there and see whats going on.

Good luck
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
lgrant
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
2
Jul 5, 2022 12:19 AM
Mitchfrenchxj89
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
19
Jul 31, 2016 08:54 PM
xjallseasons
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
12
May 22, 2016 12:47 AM
shotseven
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
Sep 6, 2015 03:06 PM
neocracka
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
8
Sep 5, 2015 06:50 PM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:51 PM.