Steering - High Speed Shimmy After Hitting Bumps
NUMBER: 19-003-06GROUP: Steering
DATE: August 30, 2006
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SUBJECT:
Steering Shimmy
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves installing a revised steering damper.
MODELS:
1997-2006 (TJ) Wrangler
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
Steering shimmy may occur after hitting a bump in the road at highway speeds.
DIAGNOSIS:
Check tire dynamic balance. Also check for worn or loose steering & suspension components. Repair as necessary. If the shimmy still exists, perform the Repair Procedure.
PARTS REQUIRED:
SPECIAL TOOLS/EQUIPMENT REQUIRED:
REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Use the procedures outlined in the service information of DealerCONNECT/TechCONNECT 19 - Steering > Linkage > Damper > Removal/Installation to install revised steering damper, p/n 52088959AB.
POLICY:
Reimbursable within the provisions of the warranty.
TIME ALLOWANCE:
FAILURE CODE:
Disclaimer:
This bulletin is supplied as technical information only and is not an authorization for repair.