Steering

[NormanW]

Our ’93 Cherokee Sport is in need of an intermediate input shaft. This is the shaft that is between the (tilt) steering column and the steering gear (box). Is it common for these to go bad? Is there anything special I need to know about putting a new one in? It looks very straight forward, but if not I would like to know in advance.

 

[jps4jeep]

I have never worked on this particular vehicles steering before, But have experience with other (older) vehicle's. Generally the shaft is held in place into the coupling yoke by nothing more than a small allen head set screw or some type of set bolt. (assuming that the cherokee's have the steering shafts that are flat on two sides and rounded on the other two) Perpendicular to the set screw/bolt there will be one or two small tack welds just as a little insurance from the factory. I am not sure if the newer vehicles are like this, But I have pulled more than a fair share of columns from pre 80's cars and trucks!
exactly what happened to the shaft? did the entire shaft snap? If you are looking for some up-grades,
I have a Ididit Tilt column/shaft in my hot rod andd this was a great kit! I have also installed a Flaming River column (no shaft) into a 71 camaro, this was also a great piece! both were unfinish (cheaper) and were real easy to paint. another option is find a late 70's early 80 chevy van, the tilt column and shaft should bolt right into most jeep vehicles, Nut be sure to maesure just in case cause again, I have personally never worked on the steering of this vehicle.

 

[Bounty__Hunter]

It may be attached with roll pins, easily removed with a punch. Should be a pretty straight-forward replacement.

 

[NormanW]

exactly what happened to the shaft? did the entire shaft snap?

On the intermediate shaft there is a rubber viberation dampener. The rubber has shrunk and allowed it to slip. It is designed so that it will not loosing it's steering, it has allowed for several inches of play at the wheel.

 

[jeepin916]

its real simple there a couple of bolts, and it slides off, its splined together to the steering column and the gear box so when putting hte new one in dont force it. it shouldnt take u more than a half hour to replace that,