89 Wrangler Steering Problem
05-06-2007, 09:30 PM
#11
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
On 6 May 2007 17:55:07 -0700, matt@skabrewing.com wrote:
>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
>turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
>can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
>What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
Sounds to me like the sector gear is worn out. It has its tightest
tolerance when it is centored and is the sloppiest at full turn and
sound sounds like it is worn to the point that it is skipping. I doubt
it is U joint because it would not cause alignement error and it would
feel sloppy straight ahead. Do not drive vehicle until you replace
steering box. It is 18 years old and they do wear out.
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TheSnoMan.com
>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
>turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
>can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
>What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
Sounds to me like the sector gear is worn out. It has its tightest
tolerance when it is centored and is the sloppiest at full turn and
sound sounds like it is worn to the point that it is skipping. I doubt
it is U joint because it would not cause alignement error and it would
feel sloppy straight ahead. Do not drive vehicle until you replace
steering box. It is 18 years old and they do wear out.
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TheSnoMan.com
05-06-2007, 09:30 PM
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
On 6 May 2007 17:55:07 -0700, matt@skabrewing.com wrote:
>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
>turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
>can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
>What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
Sounds to me like the sector gear is worn out. It has its tightest
tolerance when it is centored and is the sloppiest at full turn and
sound sounds like it is worn to the point that it is skipping. I doubt
it is U joint because it would not cause alignement error and it would
feel sloppy straight ahead. Do not drive vehicle until you replace
steering box. It is 18 years old and they do wear out.
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TheSnoMan.com
>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
>turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
>can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
>What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
Sounds to me like the sector gear is worn out. It has its tightest
tolerance when it is centored and is the sloppiest at full turn and
sound sounds like it is worn to the point that it is skipping. I doubt
it is U joint because it would not cause alignement error and it would
feel sloppy straight ahead. Do not drive vehicle until you replace
steering box. It is 18 years old and they do wear out.
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TheSnoMan.com
05-06-2007, 09:30 PM
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
On 6 May 2007 17:55:07 -0700, matt@skabrewing.com wrote:
>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
>turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
>can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
>What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
Sounds to me like the sector gear is worn out. It has its tightest
tolerance when it is centored and is the sloppiest at full turn and
sound sounds like it is worn to the point that it is skipping. I doubt
it is U joint because it would not cause alignement error and it would
feel sloppy straight ahead. Do not drive vehicle until you replace
steering box. It is 18 years old and they do wear out.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
>I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
>turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
>can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
>What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
Sounds to me like the sector gear is worn out. It has its tightest
tolerance when it is centored and is the sloppiest at full turn and
sound sounds like it is worn to the point that it is skipping. I doubt
it is U joint because it would not cause alignement error and it would
feel sloppy straight ahead. Do not drive vehicle until you replace
steering box. It is 18 years old and they do wear out.
-----------------
TheSnoMan.com
05-06-2007, 09:45 PM
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
So, I went to check it out and I found the linkage between the column
and the steering rod. On one side of the u-joint was a pinch bolt onto
the steering column and on the other side was a rubber joint of some
sort that looks like it could move back and forth. When I turn the
steering wheel this was where the slipping was happening. I couldn't
get it any closer together or farther apart and I can't tell how this
union works...Any suggestions?
On May 6, 8:11 pm, m...@skabrewing.com wrote:
> I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
> On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> > tight.
>
> > If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> > concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> > they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> > you and others nearby.
>
> > <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
and the steering rod. On one side of the u-joint was a pinch bolt onto
the steering column and on the other side was a rubber joint of some
sort that looks like it could move back and forth. When I turn the
steering wheel this was where the slipping was happening. I couldn't
get it any closer together or farther apart and I can't tell how this
union works...Any suggestions?
On May 6, 8:11 pm, m...@skabrewing.com wrote:
> I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
> On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> > tight.
>
> > If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> > concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> > they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> > you and others nearby.
>
> > <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
05-06-2007, 09:45 PM
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
So, I went to check it out and I found the linkage between the column
and the steering rod. On one side of the u-joint was a pinch bolt onto
the steering column and on the other side was a rubber joint of some
sort that looks like it could move back and forth. When I turn the
steering wheel this was where the slipping was happening. I couldn't
get it any closer together or farther apart and I can't tell how this
union works...Any suggestions?
On May 6, 8:11 pm, m...@skabrewing.com wrote:
> I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
> On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> > tight.
>
> > If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> > concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> > they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> > you and others nearby.
>
> > <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
and the steering rod. On one side of the u-joint was a pinch bolt onto
the steering column and on the other side was a rubber joint of some
sort that looks like it could move back and forth. When I turn the
steering wheel this was where the slipping was happening. I couldn't
get it any closer together or farther apart and I can't tell how this
union works...Any suggestions?
On May 6, 8:11 pm, m...@skabrewing.com wrote:
> I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
> On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> > tight.
>
> > If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> > concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> > they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> > you and others nearby.
>
> > <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
05-06-2007, 09:45 PM
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
So, I went to check it out and I found the linkage between the column
and the steering rod. On one side of the u-joint was a pinch bolt onto
the steering column and on the other side was a rubber joint of some
sort that looks like it could move back and forth. When I turn the
steering wheel this was where the slipping was happening. I couldn't
get it any closer together or farther apart and I can't tell how this
union works...Any suggestions?
On May 6, 8:11 pm, m...@skabrewing.com wrote:
> I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
> On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> > tight.
>
> > If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> > concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> > they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> > you and others nearby.
>
> > <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
and the steering rod. On one side of the u-joint was a pinch bolt onto
the steering column and on the other side was a rubber joint of some
sort that looks like it could move back and forth. When I turn the
steering wheel this was where the slipping was happening. I couldn't
get it any closer together or farther apart and I can't tell how this
union works...Any suggestions?
On May 6, 8:11 pm, m...@skabrewing.com wrote:
> I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
> On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> > tight.
>
> > If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> > concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> > they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> > you and others nearby.
>
> > <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
05-06-2007, 09:45 PM
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
So, I went to check it out and I found the linkage between the column
and the steering rod. On one side of the u-joint was a pinch bolt onto
the steering column and on the other side was a rubber joint of some
sort that looks like it could move back and forth. When I turn the
steering wheel this was where the slipping was happening. I couldn't
get it any closer together or farther apart and I can't tell how this
union works...Any suggestions?
On May 6, 8:11 pm, m...@skabrewing.com wrote:
> I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
> On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> > tight.
>
> > If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> > concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> > they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> > you and others nearby.
>
> > <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
and the steering rod. On one side of the u-joint was a pinch bolt onto
the steering column and on the other side was a rubber joint of some
sort that looks like it could move back and forth. When I turn the
steering wheel this was where the slipping was happening. I couldn't
get it any closer together or farther apart and I can't tell how this
union works...Any suggestions?
On May 6, 8:11 pm, m...@skabrewing.com wrote:
> I have exactly the same concerns! I'll go check it out right now!
> On May 6, 8:01 pm, "Jeff Strickland" <c...@verizon.net> wrote:
>
>
>
> > There is a joint in the middle of the steering column. Check that it is
> > tight.
>
> > If the steering wheel turns after the tires hit the turn stops, I'd be very
> > concerned that the steering wheel may turn while the tires remain wherever
> > they are currently aimed. It seems to me that this may pose a problem for
> > you and others nearby.
>
> > <m...@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
>
> >news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > >I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> > > turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> > > can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> > > What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks- Hide quoted text -
>
> > - Show quoted text -- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -
05-06-2007, 09:48 PM
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
The steering wheel alignment is adjusted via the drag link:
http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects...ap/frtdark.jpg that connects the
box to the tie rod. You may have a really, really loose pitman arm on the
box spline. DON'T drive it!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/TJalign.jpg
<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
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> I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>
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http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects...ap/frtdark.jpg that connects the
box to the tie rod. You may have a really, really loose pitman arm on the
box spline. DON'T drive it!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/TJalign.jpg
<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
> I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>
--
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05-06-2007, 09:48 PM
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
The steering wheel alignment is adjusted via the drag link:
http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects...ap/frtdark.jpg that connects the
box to the tie rod. You may have a really, really loose pitman arm on the
box spline. DON'T drive it!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/TJalign.jpg
<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
> I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects...ap/frtdark.jpg that connects the
box to the tie rod. You may have a really, really loose pitman arm on the
box spline. DON'T drive it!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/TJalign.jpg
<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
> I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>
--
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05-06-2007, 09:48 PM
#20
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Re: 89 Wrangler Steering Problem
The steering wheel alignment is adjusted via the drag link:
http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects...ap/frtdark.jpg that connects the
box to the tie rod. You may have a really, really loose pitman arm on the
box spline. DON'T drive it!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/TJalign.jpg
<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
> I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>
--
Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com
http://www.bc4x4.com/chrisw/projects...ap/frtdark.jpg that connects the
box to the tie rod. You may have a really, really loose pitman arm on the
box spline. DON'T drive it!
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/TJalign.jpg
<matt@skabrewing.com> wrote in message
news:1178499307.076680.42280@o5g2000hsb.googlegrou ps.com...
> I have an 89 Wrangler with tilt wheel and manual transmission. When I
> turn the wheels all the way to the right or left, the steering wheel
> can continue to spin, causing misalignment of the steering wheel.
> What is the problem and how do I fix it? Thanks
>
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