Grand Cherokee Steering Linkage Repair - EricTheCarGuy
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Grand Cherokee Steering Linkage Repair - EricTheCarGuy I got some help from my friend and owner of this Jeep, Jason Matherson with the camera on this one. He brought me his Jeep a few months ago with a loose steering wheel and I showed him the trouble that was brewing. At first it was noisy like a rusty hinge, he tried to inject grease into the boots and that quieted things down for a bit but they still wore to the point you see here. I have to confess that this job took a lot longer than pictured as YT only allows me 10min of video (any longer is too long in my opinion anyway). I was almost done with the job when I ran out of gas for my torch and I had quite a bit of trouble putting one side back in, I ended up lubing the heck out of it. I hope this helps you get a better idea of how steering linkage works and how to fix it (with big hammers and torches). This work can be fun but if you don't have the tools that I showed in this video forget it. --- Click below and Stay Dirty Visit me at EricTheCarGuy.com http://ericthecarguy.com/ Visit EricTheCarGuy Forum http://www.ericthecarguy.com/forum/default.aspx Visit my Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/EricTheCarGuy --- Check out the blog http://ericthecarguy.blogspot.com/ Stay dirty ETCG Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, it cannot guarantee against unauthorized modifications of this information, or improper use of this information. EricTheCarGuy assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. EricTheCarGuy recommends safe practices when working with power tools, automotive lifts, lifting tools, jack stands, electrical equipment, blunt instruments, chemicals, lubricants, or any other tools or equipment seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of EricTheCarGuy, no information contained in this video shall create any express or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not EricTheCarGuy.
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having the same problem but nothing moves when I try to move it its solid but when driving I can hear something clunking like its loose down their n have play in the steering colom
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Erick; speaking of suspension, can you do a video about the rear upper and lower control arm for a Jeep Grand Cherokee, I have that problem as we speak,
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2:58. The face you make when you wash a spoon without spraying yourself
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Just did this to my wj last week but my steering is still a bit loose I also put a brand new steering stabilizer
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Hey Eric,
I've been watching your channel for a while now and I want to say thanks for all the awesome information you've provided me over the years. I have now come across a problem I need you insight with. I have a 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 2wd. The front suspension was redone along with the steering linkage and pitman arm. The steering wheel came unsecured and now that the truck was put back together the steering is reversed. When you turn left the truck goes right. Please help. Any ideas? -
when I did my jeep it had no effect on the toe just the steering wheel
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need a video for a 96 jeep grand Cherokee limited death wobble fix
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What about the torque specs for the crown bolts?
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how much do these parts cost
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my 2009 jeep grand cherokee dose not lock all the way into park and my key gets stuck in the ignition i have to fiddle with the shifter to get the key to unlock and come out i hear a clicking noise when it locks into park and lets me take the key out what could be causing this issue?
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A few quick tips:
1. It makes no structural difference to the coupling where the cotter key hole is in rotational arc of the stud; therefore, I find ti helpful to rotate the stud when I insert it so that the hole will be in position to have a clear workspace on either side. This makes it much easier to remove the key at a later date.
2. Bending the cotter key clear back over the top of the stud is not necessary and, in fact, not wise. All you have to do, with the right sized key, is insert it and spread it enough, left and right, that it cannot "rattle" or "roll" in the hole enough to cause wear. When it comes time to remove the key, a pair of long-nosed pliers is generally all that is needed.
3. Many replacement parts include keys that are too small for their intended purpose. Parts companies do this on purpose because it is easier to insert the key if the nut is not quite lined up when the key is slightly undersized. Unfortunately, the key may come loose and start rattling if the nut shifts slightly. I test nuts and keys before I install. I stock a selection of keys and, if the factory keys "rattle," I replace them with the correct size. If the hole is "between sizes, I am not above drilling it out to fit the next-size-larger key. Again, the key should not rattle.
4. When possible, I use stainless steel cotter keys. If that is not feasible, a light coating of DeOx(tm) on the key before insertion will keep if from rusting in place. Regular "axle grease" works, too...
I've had people tell me that the cotter keys will "wear through and drop out" unless they are twisted clear around. This is not true. The key (pun intended) is having the right sized cotter key, properly installed, so it will not move. I've seen keys that were twisted clear back over the stud wear half-way through and lose the more twisted side! These were generally undersized keys! I've seen keys installed with a simple, but proper, "spread" work just fine. After doing this, give or take, for roughly 50 years, I've never had a "spread" key fail.
And as a side note, if you don't get carried away bending the key, it is, absent rust, wear, cracks, or metal fatigue, safe to reuse a cotter key multiple times. Of course, in today's world, I can't tell anybody that, lest they not inspect the key properly and have a failure :-(
Over the years, I've found that using the wrong key and excessively bending it only makes more work for those who follow me -- which in my case, is usually... me... -
What are the parts called? My (whats pictured/replaced) broke on while driving, couldn't steer good thing I was going slow.
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Great videos.Hi my name is devin.I feel a little steering play with my 2007 grand Cherokee srt8 front and would like to know what I can do to fix and what to change.I already got an alignment.Thks.
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AWESOME. I just put on my winter tires and noticed one side is completely GONE. That explains the clunking I've been feeling when starting/stopping. I will replace both sides with the longer lasting lube-able type. :) Thank you very much!!
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I really enjoy your videos because you give why you do things the way you do them and what not to do and of course what to do.
I also enjoyed the thumb-up after you pounded off that tie rod end.
My 2000 GC seems fine on the ends (my neighbor is a mechanic and checked them like you showed with the wheel) however the tie rod sleeve actually is a bit rusted out a thumb-width on the rear of the sleeve about half-way along. Go figure. It will be replaced along with the ends.
Question time - what kind of gloves do you use? (Who makes them?) The seem more heavy duty than regular gloves you get at a pharmacy or hardware store. What is the thickness?
I saw a box of Raven gloves I really liked except they were black making it to easy to hide grease, and the next thing ya know you grab something with messy gloves and now you gotta clean that! -
Thank you so much for explaining this! I have chased this problem for a while now! You videos are among the best!
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Thanks... front end work is still a mystery to me....
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Eric, have the exact same Jeep. Need to do this. Just curious, you put a 4x4 on the jack to get the jeep in the air and then the jack stands. On your video, it is too dark to see exactly where you put the jack and stands. Can you post a pic or just tell where they were placed? thanks.
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Hey eric just watched ur video. May be a dumb question but I'm new to this and still trying to learn but in the video of u replacing parts on the jeep with loose steering were those inner or outer tie rods. From what I described to the guys at my local parts store they're calling them drag links but and I held off on buying them bc I want to be sure and buy the right part. Thanks in advance
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