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Loose Steering


da0acer0
09-12-2004, 04:59 AM
My steering is very loose...like i have a kot of play in it...i can turn the wheel and it wont turn the wheels yo u know like there is a blind spot in the middle where it doesnt turn the wheels...how do i go about fixing that?

MagicRat
09-12-2004, 09:06 PM
You either have worn steering components, such as tie rod ends, pitman arm, or drag link.
Your steering box might also be worn or out of adjustment. I would suggest crawl underneath the front of the Jeep with someone else turning the steering wheel from side to side, just where the play is. (steering wheel unlocked but engine off)
Look at the steering shaft and watch the movement. You can trace the steering linkage from the shaft through the box, pitman arm, drag link etc. You should easily be able to see which compnents show looseness and require replacement.
I would not suggest you try and fix it yourself if you are a novice mechanic, as the components are vital for safety.

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