2001 Jeep Cherokee

Tiny
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  • 2001 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • V8
  • 4WD
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  • 200,000 MILES
The steel rod from the fire wall down to the front end
has a small amount of play in it. I noticed it when I turned the wheel to park I would hear a clunk. How big a job is this to fix and is the car safe.

PS: I do keep the car (Grand Cherokee) well maintained.

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Saturday, April 3rd, 2010 AT 8:22 PM

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Tiny
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If you're referring to the four bars that run from the firewall to the axle, there should be no play in the rubber bushings. That will cause clunking and a change in alignment when braking which will result in a brake pull.

If the shaft you're referring to rotates with the steering wheel, it is a two-piece collapsible steering shaft. It is somewhat common for them to become loose resulting in a clicking that you can feel in the steering wheel. The shaft must be replaced to stop the clicking. The new shaft will have a lot of looseness between the two sections until it is extended into the installed position.

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Sunday, April 4th, 2010 AT 4:53 AM

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