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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: jonthejeep on May 04, 2011, 10:46:31 PM

Title: Steering???
Post by: jonthejeep on May 04, 2011, 10:46:31 PM

Hello wondering if anyone can help please?
I have a problem with my jeep Cherokee sport 2.5 crd year 2002
It seems as if the tracking out, but its only just had it done, has it had 4 new tyres on early this year.
It is not going back to centre after turning to the right you have to steer it back, hard to describe it just feels odd?
I wondered if it could be something to do with the powered steering, but the levels are still OK?
Thanks

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: Mike Pavelin on May 04, 2011, 11:09:50 PM

Get the front ball joints checked, they're prone to premature failure and can cause the front suspension to collapse unexpectedly.

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: jonthejeep on May 06, 2011, 11:12:34 PM

OMG thanks i will ASP

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: Mike Pavelin on May 07, 2011, 08:27:45 AM

They were subject to several saftey recalls, check with your local dealer, yours may not have been done.

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: jonthejeep on May 08, 2011, 07:39:21 PM

Hi i have a local mechanic, hes checked the ball joints that are loose and need replacing! I'm scared to drive it till its fixed. So you was right. Thanks for your help.
Do you know if the ball joints can be changed or do you have to buy the full arm?
Iv had this problem for months but thought it was the tracking, the jeep has a mind of its own at the moment...lol

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: MOCAJ on May 08, 2011, 08:29:07 PM

your local jeep dealer should change them foc as a recall

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: Mike Pavelin on May 08, 2011, 09:16:53 PM

 :imwitstupid:

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: jonthejeep on May 08, 2011, 11:38:21 PM

I bought this second hand from a none jeep dealer, its a 2002 so i dont think jeep dealer would do this?

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: MOCAJ on May 09, 2011, 01:14:39 AM

Quote from: jonthejeep on May 08, 2011, 11:38:21 PM

I bought this second hand from a none jeep dealer, its a 2002 so i dont think jeep dealer would do this?

makes no odd, its a Jeep recall, they will

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: Dave69 on May 09, 2011, 06:16:21 PM

if the jeep hasn't been tagged as being fixed for the recall then they should do it without question.

Title: Re: Steering???
Post by: jonthejeep on May 21, 2011, 10:00:45 PM

Dam!!!! thanks for the replies had it done before realising jeep would have done it for nothing  :icon_sad: :icon_sad: :icon_sad: