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2015 JK Stiff steering

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Old 07-24-2023, 02:44 PM
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Question 2015 JK Stiff steering

I have a 2015 JK (no modifications except a Rock Hard aluminum front bumper) that recently began having stiff steering. Not fluid leaks and no unusual noise. After much research, I replaced the steering pump and high pressure line (I had heard that Teflon break-down in the line may cause problems). Drained lines and put in new synthetic ATF+4, and went through the process of of bleeding the system. Back together, it ran great . . ., for about 10 miles. Now it is stiff as ever. Any ideas what I should try next?
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Default Repairs made.

Well, I replaced the steering stabilizer first, as it was the cheaper and easier to do. I did not think it was the problem, but it was due to be replaced. And it did not solve the problem. I ended up replacing the steering gear box (it was actually easier than videos I saw online) and the problem is fixed!
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Well good for you! thanks for reporting back how you solved the issue, it is always interesting to know that stuff.
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