1995 Jeep Wrangler Steering on Jeep Wrangler

Tiny
POSTON12
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  • 1995 JEEP WRANGLER
  • 6 CYL
  • 4WD
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  • 10,000 MILES
The steering recently went out on my 95 wrangler (luckily on a farm and not on the highway). The wheel turns freely, literally there is no resistance, but the wheels won't respond. I'm thinking, because of all the play in the wheel, that something has simply come detatched or broken off. It's driven primarily on rough, dirt farm roads and gravel. Seems like it might be a quick fix, as simply as reconnecting something or replacing a minor part in the steering column. Thanks in advance for your advice.
Wednesday, June 24th, 2009 AT 7:08 PM

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Tiny
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Make sure the steering shaft is attached at the steering gear. Also, check the pitman arm (on the other end of the steering box) to see if it is tight.

Let me know what you find. My guess is one of them is broken or disconnected.
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Monday, June 29th, 2009 AT 8:47 PM
Tiny
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Thanks. I wont get down to our farm for two weeks, but i'll let you know what I find. Appreciate it.
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Monday, June 29th, 2009 AT 9:25 PM
Tiny
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Let me know. It has to be one or the other if there is no tension on the steering wheel.
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Monday, June 29th, 2009 AT 11:25 PM

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