Steering issues cured by installing new Steering gear box! (per TSB 08-074-20)

[blnewt]

So just an FYI to those of you who had this done.

Mine was done about 3 weeks ago. When I got it back the PS fluid was right at the mid way between min and max level in the reservoir.

Over those 3 weeks it's dropped to below the min, but still above the bottom of the reservoir - so not empty or sucking in air.

I've looked for leaks and none, and topped it back up and will watch the level.

I can only assume it was not fully "burped" and some air came out that took in the additional reservoir fluid.

So keep an eye on the fluid level.

As an FYI AAP sells compatible Pentosin CHF11S fluid which is MS-11655 certified - not cheapest place to get it but open to 9pm on Saturdays.

Mine was between min & max right after TSB install, and is now at min, took a 1500 mile round trip to Vegas and the steering has tightened up and it's as good as I could have imagined
Prior to our Vegas trip the new box was essentially the same as the old box, but now it's much better! I assume we had air in the pump/lines and they've now been fully bled out.

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[oceanblue2019]

For the 2 door it was $327 plus shipping. NO core charge.
Part number 68507571AA.

Shows that the original box has no value; so this might be a sign of a recall eventually.

 

[thestein13]

Are any vendors offering metal ball joints that you can grease for the JL? Maybe Synergy or someone like that? Mine are fine, but at 96k miles I upgraded my JK to metal ball joints and it made a HUGE difference. Made it better than new.

Spicer makes some now. They are the same ones that come on the Ultimate Dana 44 AdvanTEK front axle https://spicerparts.com/parts/axle/...performance-ball-joint-kit-for-jeep-jl-and-jt

 

[Spdu4ia]

thanks for the heads up on the fluid level. Mine is in the bay right now getting installed. Will pick it up this evening.

 

[rockadile]

Any special fluid needed or is it standard power steering fluid? Seems like there is always a new standard used by manufacturers for fluid. Just wanna make sure I have some on hand for when I get this done. I do have a bottle of "normal" power steering fluid in the garage.

 

[oceanblue2019]

Any special fluid needed or is it standard power steering fluid? Seems like there is always a new standard used by manufacturers for fluid. Just wanna make sure I have some on hand for when I get this done. I do have a bottle of "normal" power steering fluid in the garage.

It is a MS standard. As mentioned above Pentosin CHF11S is compatible and you can get it at Advanced Auto Parts. Or pickup the Mopar stuff from the dealership.

 

[Jugraj5911]

I am from Toronto, Canada. I went to 4 different dealerships and all of them are blaming my lift/Tires for the steering wobble. No one is willing to replace the steering box under TSB.

 

[Rubicon_20]

I am from Toronto, Canada. I went to 4 different dealerships and all of them are blaming my lift/Tires for the steering wobble. No one is willing to replace the steering box under TSB.

Sorry to hear that. Time to get @JeepCares involved!

 

[JSFoster75]

For the 2 door it was $327 plus shipping. NO core charge.
Part number 68507571AA.

Found a few options on www.rockauto.com

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...bocharged,3442238,steering,steering+gear,7416

 

[Jteakus]

I took my Ecodiesel Rubicon for this TSB and they are telling me it isn’t included. Anyone here have the 3.0 diesel and had the work done?

 

[hoag4147]

I took my Ecodiesel Rubicon for this TSB and they are telling me it isn’t included. Anyone here have the 3.0 diesel and had the work done?

The latest revision of the TSB references steering gear does not work for 3.0

 

[Jteakus]

Yessir, that’s what they are telling me. Strange, being they listed the diesel specifically in the original TSB

 

[oceanblue2019]

The latest revision of the TSB references steering gear does not work for 3.0

Wonder if something encroaches into the area the new steel box occupies on a Diesel? Would be a real cluster to need a unique box for that model.

 

[zrickety]

Wonder if something encroaches into the area the new steel box occupies on a Diesel? Would be a real cluster to need a unique box for that model.

Yes, if one of you diesel guys could post a pic of the area maybe we could figure this out.

 

[Jteakus]

Mine is all apart at the dealership right now. This has been a bad deal for me. I was so looking forward to better steering. Brand new top of the line Rubicon steers worse than my ‘01 TJ AND ‘83 CJ-7. Terrible

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