1996 Jeep Cherokee

1996 JEEP CHEROKEE
127,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHERIDANLEGS2
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Steering went out. don't know if it is the CV joint or CV boot. Is on the left front of the car.

Can turn the steering wheel but the wheels only go one way and not the other.
Oct 13, 2008 at 4:07 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

You may have broken a tie rod end, this connects the steering rack to the swivel hub assembly, check this out.

mark (mhpautos)
Oct 13, 2008 at 11:29 PM
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JNOVACK
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on that jeep there is a steering box steering knuckle and center drag link tie rods and idler link I would look into the steering knuckle and steering box. sorry mhpautos to second quess you.
Oct 14, 2008 at 8:29 AM
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