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Steering Damper Replacement

With front wheels in straight-ahead position, remove lock nut securing damper to bracket on tie plate, then lift damper off stud. Remove lock nut securing push rod end to tie rod bracket and remove damper assembly. To install, install rubber bushings in damper eyelets, then secure eyelet at push rod end to stud on tie rod bracket with attaching hardware. Extend push rod by pulling back on damper body until eyelet can be located on, and secured to, stud on damper bracket. Tighten all lock nuts.

Fig 1: Positioning Of Steering Damper Bushings
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Fig 2: Disassembled View Of Steering Linkage (Cherokee, Wagoneer & Truck Models Shown)
G09342606Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC