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What part do you need to replace if the steering on a 1985 Jeep CJ7 is really loose?
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∙ 13y ago
well first you need to know that it can be more then one item. so a little inspection is in order. have someone, engine running brake on, move the steering wheel back and forth a2 to 3 inches while you look at the steering linkage. areas that are weak are: drag link end (tie rod end that attaches to the pitman arm on the gear box) if it moves side to side and or pops up and down change it.
the frame. yup the frame can be cracked. look close at the gear box mounting brackets. are they moving around? if yes, remove bolts, clean and reinstall with lock tight.
check the frame rails where they attach to front cross member and the bumper bolts. what your looking for is movement. any is bad. if all that is good there is a "slip joint" on the shaft that connects to the gear box. see if there is any play there. (a trick, if play is present remove clip holding rubber cover in place, pull joint apart and you will notice 2 small "slip bushings" very carefully remove the spring clip and turn the slip bushings (square bushings) 180 degrees and reinstall with clean grease.
and last-- take your Jeep to a good alignment shop and have the suspension and steering inspected.
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