Alwaysdutch
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Atlanta
I have a 2001 XJ with a fairly large amount of play in the steering unit. I constantly have to adjust during driving as I otherwise swerve over the road (and it ain't the alcohol).
I did a check on the steering gear and noticed that it leaked, so I replaced that with one from Autozone (maybe that is the problem). I also replaced three tie-rod ends and the steering damper in the hope that the play of the steering wheel would go away, but no luck.
i adjusted the thread on the steering gear, and while people say to do 1/8 of a round, I turned that sucker to the max possible, and still have about 2-3 inches of play. I can basically take the steering pipe in my hand and turn it by hand until it reaches the end of that 2-3" play.
Is this normal for the XJ?
Should I bring the steering gear back to Autozone and ask for another one? (damn, that was one messy job)
Can it be something else?
I did a check on the steering gear and noticed that it leaked, so I replaced that with one from Autozone (maybe that is the problem). I also replaced three tie-rod ends and the steering damper in the hope that the play of the steering wheel would go away, but no luck.
i adjusted the thread on the steering gear, and while people say to do 1/8 of a round, I turned that sucker to the max possible, and still have about 2-3 inches of play. I can basically take the steering pipe in my hand and turn it by hand until it reaches the end of that 2-3" play.
Is this normal for the XJ?
Should I bring the steering gear back to Autozone and ask for another one? (damn, that was one messy job)
Can it be something else?