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Steering - High Speed Shimmy After Hitting Bumps

NUMBER: 19-003-06

GROUP: Steering

DATE: August 30, 2006

THIS BULLETIN IS BEING PROVIDED IN ADVANCE. DO NOT ORDER PARTS OR PERFORM ANY ACTIONS RELATED TO THIS BULLETIN UNTIL SEPTEMBER 7, 2006.

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.