How to Remove the Steering Damper on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee

The front steering damper on a 2000 Jeep Cherokee is a shock-absorber that mounts to the steering linkage. This helps stop the steering from vibrating side to side. This minimizes high-speed vibrations, and if it goes out, the loss of steering control can cause an accident. To fix the problem, you have to remove the stock steering damper and replace it with a new one.

Things You'll Need

• Open-end wrench set
• 3/8-inch ratchet and socket set

Instructions

1. Crawl underneath the truck. Locate the top of the steering stabilizer on the passenger side of the front axle. Unbolt the top of the steering stabilizer using a pair of open-end wrenches.

2. Unbolt the bottom of the steering stabilizer from the bracket on the driver's side of the axle using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket. Then unbolt the backside of the bracket that holds the stabilizer to the axle from the axle using a 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.

3. Pull the steering stabilizer off of the axle and out of the mounts using both hands.