Turning Angle Adjustment

1986 Jeep Cherokee Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Turning Angle Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1986 Jeep Pickup and 1986 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. The turning angle stop screws are located on back side of steering knuckle, just above axle centerline. To adjust, loosen lock nut on stop screw.
  2. Using full-floating turn table under each wheel, adjust stop screw IN to increase turning angle and OUT to decrease turning angle. Tighten lock nut.
TURNING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

Application Left Wheel Right Wheel
Grand Wagoneer & Trucks 36-37Β° 36-37Β°
RENDER: 1.0x

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