New JL Steering Issue TSB 08-074-20 (for "Improved Steering Feel")

[Markham]

I’ve scheduled an appointment for Feb to request to have just the software updated. All the parts with the exception of the pitman nut are the same. Hopefully I won’t run into any issues.

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[VerservJL]

Just chiming in like everyone else. Check the power steering fluid. Checked mine today and it was down 3-4 oz. Bought a bottle at the dealer and added it this afternoon. Seems to have improved the dead spot issue although I need a good highway trip to be sure.

Yup, check your fluid level. Drove 100 miles on the highway today and no dead spot. It still wanders a tad bit but this sure helped.

 

[LT1]

It's also worth mentioning there is a new steering stabilizer design on the market. Not affiliated with this company on the thread, but this appears to be the most promising engineered solution to date.

https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...izer-new-for-jeeps.84839/page-13#post-1799325

 

[Punknhed]

Got mine back the other day with its 2nd steering box and wow what a difference. My Jeep finally steers properly and doesnt have 2-3 inches of play on either side of center. I did have to fill my fluid back up yesterday. The steering is now nice and tight and im a happy camper. Plus 2 oil leaks were fixed.

 

[Levin_tom]

Got mine back the other day with its 2nd steering box and wow what a difference. My Jeep finally steers properly and doesnt have 2-3 inches of play on either side of center. I did have to fill my fluid back up yesterday. The steering is now nice and tight and im a happy camper. Plus 2 oil leaks were fixed.

How did you get dealership to replace the new steering box? I got mine replaced last year and it made it worse. Been trying to get dealership to replace with a new one.

 

[Punknhed]

How did you get dealership to replace the new steering box? I got mine replaced last year and it made it worse. Been trying to get dealership to replace with a new one.

i took it to the same dealer that did the first one, talked to the service writer and he went and saw how bad the dead zone was they replaced it. I believe he did have to get it approved but as bad as it was they were able to. This dealer has been really good to work with.

 

[californiajeeping]

Got mine back the other day with its 2nd steering box and wow what a difference. My Jeep finally steers properly and doesnt have 2-3 inches of play on either side of center. I did have to fill my fluid back up yesterday. The steering is now nice and tight and im a happy camper. Plus 2 oil leaks were fixed.

Where was the oil leaking from? What did they do to fix it? And had the been putting in 6 quarts instead of 5 quarts?

 

[Punknhed]

Where was the oil leaking from? What did they do to fix it? And had the been putting in 6 quarts instead of 5 quarts?

front cover on the engine, one of the sensors, and i think the passenger valve cover gasket. tore it all down and replaced the gaskets. hopefully its fixed and doesnt leak anymore ill have to check it once i put some miles on it and it warms up. Its a balmy 20 degrees here in va and im not about to lay under it to look lol

 

[Punknhed]

Where was the oil leaking from? What did they do to fix it? And had the been putting in 6 quarts instead of 5 quarts?

ive done all the oil changes 5qt jug of penzoil i read all the stories here lol.

 

[Altitude2020]

Hi, what is the most current TSB on this issue. Any new additions to the new TSB. I read a stabilizer was added, I could be wrong.

 

[spudf16]

Hi, what is the most current TSB on this issue. Any new additions to the new TSB. I read a stabilizer was added, I could be wrong.

There is a november revision (003-21 Rev A) which added an additional part to be replaced (pitman bolt).

I am in the process of ordering a roadmaster exactcenter to see if that will help with the last 1-2 inches of deadspot.

Take a gander at this thread: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...eering-stabilizer-new-for-jeeps.84839/page-17

 

[Vinny2002]

There is a november revision (003-21 Rev A) which added an additional part to be replaced (pitman bolt).

I am in the process of ordering a roadmaster exactcenter to see if that will help with the last 1-2 inches of deadspot.

Take a gander at this thread: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...eering-stabilizer-new-for-jeeps.84839/page-17

There is a software update with this also... I brought my Jeep back for it...software update did make a small improvement. They didn't change the pitman bolt though... I sense Jeep added that to the TSB in case the old one had an thread issue etc..but I can't see how that would change the steering if the bolt was fine?

 

[Punknhed]

There is a november revision (003-21 Rev A) which added an additional part to be replaced (pitman bolt).

I am in the process of ordering a roadmaster exactcenter to see if that will help with the last 1-2 inches of deadspot.

Take a gander at this thread: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...eering-stabilizer-new-for-jeeps.84839/page-17

depending on how bad your dead spot is, you could ask your dealer to look at it and replace it a second time.. Mine had a bad dead spot i took it back and they ended up replacing it a second time. it eliminated ALL of the play. I did have to fill the fluid up twice since the second box went in. They did the pitman bolt, and all of the updates as well. it finally drives great.

 

[Altitude2020]

depending on how bad your dead spot is, you could ask your dealer to look at it and replace it a second time.. Mine had a bad dead spot i took it back and they ended up replacing it a second time. it eliminated ALL of the play. I did have to fill the fluid up twice since the second box went in. They did the pitman bolt, and all of the updates as well. it finally drives great.

I have January 21, 2021 TSB, but I can't find November 2021. I have an appointment tomorrow at the dealership.

 

[Altitude2020]

There is a november revision (003-21 Rev A) which added an additional part to be replaced (pitman bolt).

I am in the process of ordering a roadmaster exactcenter to see if that will help with the last 1-2 inches of deadspot.

Take a gander at this thread: https://www.jlwranglerforums.com/fo...eering-stabilizer-new-for-jeeps.84839/page-17

I think January 9, 2021 is the most recent revision F. The November revision I found was 2020.

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