Cherokee 4WD V6-173 2.8L VIN W 2-bbl (1985)
Technical Service Bulletin # 24E182
Date: 870301
Power Steering Gear -Groaning/Hissing/Whistling Noise
24E182
1984-1987 CHEROKEE/ WAGONEER
MARCH 1987
STEERING AND FRONT AXLE
Attention: Workshop, Parts Department
POWER STEERING GEAR NOISE
Certain 1984-1987 Cherokee/Wagoneer vehicles may have a groaning sound, hissing, or whistling noise through the steering column. A redesigned
intermediate steering shaft (A) (between the steering column and the power steering gear) is now being used in production to correct this condition. It is
now available as a service part.
This new shaft will reduce the noise being emitted into the passenger compartment.
To identify the old style shaft (B), look for a series of indentations (C) around the damper cover at the steering column end (D) of the shaft.
If this noise is reported, inspect the intermediate steering shaft. If the old style is used, replace the shaft.
Procedure
Removal
1.
Raise the vehicle.
2.
Remove the front skid plate (F), if equipped.
