A steering system of the parallelogram type is normally fitted with a steering box assembly. You should check for excessive movement in the steering box itself. This can be done by having the vehicle on the ground, and feeling the "free play" in the steering wheel with the road wheels in the straight ahead position. While watching the wheels to see how much you can move the steering wheel, before the road wheels start to move. Check this amount of movement and report any excessive movement to your supervisor.
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worn suspension bushings or steering box. check the idler arms first
That could be the steering box. If not I would check drag link and tie rod ends
Check the power steering gear box-it has probably gone bad
It could be worn tie rod ends, if not then you need to check the steering box. The worm gear could be worn and you can adjust it with the nut on the steering box.
either look for the power steering pump attached to the engine if you're not sure look for the steering rack or steering box and look for hoses.
Check for worn parts Steering box Tie rod ends Idler arm Pitman Arm Drag link Ball joints Check for worn parts Steering box Tie rod ends Idler arm Pitman Arm Drag link Ball joints
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Check under the dashboard, to the left of the steering column.
When your steering becomes and loose and woolly, your steering box is normally the culprit. Over time, the cogs in the box will wear slightly and loosen from each other. There are set screws on the box to help minimize this effect without needed to buy a new box. however, the adjustment is slight without locking the steering up, so you may just need to get a new box. Also, low power steering fluid can cause this. Check your level and pump.
I suggest either a steering stabalizer or your steering gear box is wore out. IF your Cj has a lift kit, be sure you have axle shims to get the correct degrees of castor. Also, check your wheel bearings for play. Check your tie rods and ball joints, in addition to your steering Box, which if original is worn out. Also check your steering shaft for any play.
Check in Fuse Box under steering wheel. Remove the plastic panel under the steering wheel, fuse box is on the left.