Turning Angle Adjustment

1986 Jeep Cherokee Base, 2D Utility, 2.8 W, RWD, AutomaticSECTION Turning Angle Adjustment
  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
Cherokee, Comanche & Wagoneer (1) 32-33Β° 32-33Β°
CJ7 30-31Β° 30-31Β°
(1) This angle may be reduced to allow 1/2" (13 mm) minimum clearance between front sway bar bracket and tire at full turn.
RENDER: 1.0x

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