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#213 of 222 Steering Problems with 2003 JeepGCL by rlipcz01 Jul 17, 2009 (8:07 pm)
Has anyone had problems with the steering of a 03 Jeep? I have new tires, front end alignment, brakes, power steering unit, and gear box. No leaks just the steering wheel has a mind of its own. It pulls to the left and the right. I live in MI and you know how the roads are here. Any answers to this???????????Nobody knows.
#214 of 222 03 steering problems by gurrrfuss Jul 20, 2009 (8:10 am)
Sounds like your steering is DRIFTING (SOMETIMES LEFT, SOMETIMES RIGHT). I don't think your front end alignment is SQUARE. This is how I check MY ALIGNMENT: Parallel Park on a street with no other parked cars. Set the 2 CURP SIDE tires snug with the curb, so at least the 2 passenger tires are referenced to being STRAIGHT AHEAD (not turned at all). Now walk ahead of the Jeep by about 30 yards. Look back to see if the driver's wheel is pointed straight also. I have personally given up on computer alignments. The KIDS and Primitives trying to use the computer alignment are not very smart. And lets face it, its not their auto, they don't care. I use the method that has been around before computers exhisted, and the methoid that still works where there are no computers (most of the world). I pin a piece of string to the front (center level of the) tire and stretch it to the tire behind it, then pin that string to the rear tire. Repeat the process with the other side. Now you have 2 references for straight and parallel. Jack up the front end 1/2 inch. Not preform your Toe Alignment. For Camber Adjustment: Use a Plumb Bob on a string as your true vertical reference. Folks, my good friend from El Salvador let me in on that secret. A REAL ALIGNMENT SHOP uses a T-SQUARE the size of your car. The computer is just for show, and is VERY inaccurate due to a number of factors that would take me all day to explain. Driver, If your alignment is fine, do what we all do: Jack the front end up 1/2 inch, and get 2 FOOTBALL PLAYER SIZE MEN to shake the hell out of the tires (side to side). Look for ANY play in the steering componants/suspension componants. ALSO, do you have DEATH WABBLE at speeds above 40 MPH? If so, do a search on this site for JEEP DEATH WABBLE. Have you ever gone too fast down hill on a skateboard and went in to a DEATH WABBLE, then fallen off the skateboard? THATS DEATH WABBLE!
#215 of 222 Re: creaking/gear box [cbstorm] by gurrrfuss Jul 26, 2009 (1:05 am)
Replying to: cbstorm (Apr 30, 2009 12:06 pm) I just Changed my steering GEAR BOX. Part=$260 at AutoZone I Changed the STEERING VIBRATION DAMPENER. Part=$39 at PepBoys Changed 1 Ball Joint BOOT. Part=$5 at Pep Boy's HELP section.   Thats about $304 + tax in parts (guaranteed), Labor is not more than 3 hours. Labor is about $45 an hour (No tax)....Thats about $480.... if were adding things while your already in there... Center Link-Part=$36 Tie Rod w/ End - Part=$30   You get the idea. This shouldn't cost over $650 for everything... I say $800 and your getting WAY RIPPED OFF for replacing everything infront of the Steering Wheel Shaft, and to the Tires.   OH, the creaking is probably the whole set of 4 springs that support the Vehicle... Mine squeek. If your Steering is GROWLING when you try to turn the steering wheel; WELL, then, its your power steering gear box....Ever done one of those?   Gurrrfuss It took me a few days but Replies to this message: rlipcz01 (Aug 03, 2009 11:03 pm)
#216 of 222 Re: creaking/gear box [gurrrfuss] by rlipcz01 Aug 03, 2009 (11:03 pm)
Replying to: gurrrfuss (Jul 26, 2009 1:05 am) I had the steering gear box rebuilt on Groesbeck in Michigan. $300 installed. The powr steering box new installed by me. $can't remember. Every mechanic I talk to say "everythings tight". ???? I wonder why is the steering wheel going all over-hell. I'm still searching for the answer??? I don't want to spend money on nothing.
#217 of 222 Re: Front end shakes violently [dsmith2370] by thevendingguy Aug 09, 2009 (11:20 pm)
Replying to: dsmith2370 (Jul 11, 2007 6:57 pm) hy, i am going to do what u say and if it works i how u big time, i thought of going to my dealer and having them do this for me free of charge, i have been there before and they say they have never heard of this and wouldnt help me, i will go to kragen this week and get that bolt and do the work , i have been driving like this for about five years just learned how to drive it and have changed the track bar every year, i will try this and after it work i dont care what they say UR THE MAN, thanks for using ur brain
#218 of 222 Re: steering wheel squeak!!!!!!!-04 GC, 4wd. [gtownguy2] by fpd048 Aug 10, 2009 (3:45 pm)
Replying to: gtownguy2 (Sep 12, 2007 2:47 pm) Tom, I have the same problem with my Jeep....Did you ever find out what the problem was? Thanks, Mike Replies to this message: morser (Sep 14, 2009 6:37 am)
#219 of 222 Re: steering wheel squeak!!!!!!!-04 GC, 4wd. [fpd048] by morser Sep 14, 2009 (6:37 am)
Replying to: fpd048 (Aug 10, 2009 3:45 pm) Mike, Same problem. I have googled dozens of people with this squeak, but have never found a solution posted. Mine is not the clock spring, and not the firewall boot. I have lubed all the accessible fittings. Sounds and feels like it's somewhere between the steering wheel and the firewall, but where? Has anyone ever found how to fix this?   Morser
#220 of 222 steering problems by c_farooq Oct 23, 2009 (4:00 pm)
Hi Was wondering of someone could help me. Took car to mechanic and he said the steering doesnt pull back itself after you have turned. I have noticed every so often it screatches, any ideas? thanks
#221 of 222 94 grand cherokee shutters when turning after warm by 22munchman Oct 25, 2009 (10:12 am)
I have a 94 grand cherokee quadro-trac( all time 4Hi ) after driving at highway speeds for a while ( 20 miles+ ) and returning to driving in town, turning left and right somewhat sharp, the front end shutters not wanting to turn. It acts like a slipping clutch? does anyone have ideas on what could cause this?
#222 of 222 Re: Front end shakes violently-correction by hikick1 Nov 04, 2009 (7:46 pm)
Replying to: hikick1 (Sep 30, 2008 5:03 am) removing the driveshaft did not solve my problem. I will try the stabilizer bar next.....has anyone actually had sucess at solving the actual death wobble?

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