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Old 07-10-2013, 10:47 PM
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I got a 13 sahara jku with aev 3.5" lift and the steering wheel is not straight. I saw on here how I can adjust the steering wheel so its straight but I can't find it. Any help on how to do it. I heard its just a bolt that needs to B tightened or loosened??

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Originally Posted by nik81818
I got a 13 sahara jku with aev 3.5" lift and the steering wheel is not straight. I saw on here how I can adjust the steering wheel so its straight but I can't find it. Any help on how to do it. I heard its just a bolt that needs to B tightened or loosened??

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There is a tie rod end and has 2 threaded ends with a 2 bolts, losing it. Get the steering wheel straight, and drive back and fourth without turning the steering wheel, and repeat until its straight. Just turn the piece left or right, remember a few turns is a huge difference, so double check how much it turned. Hope this helps.
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Here you go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCMiAkgY8m8
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That video is accurate in my experience. Gives useful advice which way to rotate the drag link to get the right result. You will need to drive it after adjustment to see if it is right as eyeballing it doesn't work. Don't forget to torque the drag link bolts when you are done.
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Anyone know how much to torque the drag link bolts ? I just did this last weekend and its real easy but takes a few try's to get it right
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Originally Posted by supperfast
Anyone know how much to torque the drag link bolts ? I just did this last weekend and its real easy but takes a few try's to get it right
Should be in here.

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ings#steerpump
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Originally Posted by Jp3792

There is a tie rod end and has 2 threaded ends with a 2 bolts, losing it. Get the steering wheel straight, and drive back and fourth without turning the steering wheel, and repeat until its straight. Just turn the piece left or right, remember a few turns is a huge difference, so double check how much it turned. Hope this helps.
Just realized I said tie rod.. Lol oh boy.. I mean drag link
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Thanks for the help. That video helped a ton



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