steering problem?

ChipsXJ said:

i recentlr bought an 88 xj 4wd with a broken steering column.

i replaced the steering column and the power steering pump. when i turn the steering wheel it starts out good. but after a revolution or so, it 'catches' or kinda 'hangs' then turns a revolution or so then 'catches' or 'hangs' again then is ok for a revolution or so then.....well you get the idea. also i hear a noise, 'grinding/grating' noise that coincides with the 'hang/catches'.

any ideas what it could be? something with intermediate shaft? steering box? bushings?

thanks

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VegasAnthony said:

steering gear box is toast

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ChipsXJ said:

used a hammer to drive the intermediate shaft further down onto the steering gear box. it was not far enough down the shaft of the gearbox and when i turned the wheel, the ujoint was binding.

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