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2005 Grand Cherokee Strut Nightmare
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02/18/13 12:12 AM
02/18/13 12:12 AM
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bacaruda
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Pass side went OK, noticed got wheel speed sensor cable/lead real tight getting old strut out. Didn't notice any breaks or connector loose.
Driver side going good, then strut clevis bolt stuck (rust) in clevis bushing inner shell. It got shots of PB for 2hrs no help. Shell only spins about 1/4". Doesn't turn in rubber yet. I have a C frame press from a OTC ball joint tool kit, that almost lines up about 99%, but not straight. No help to press it out.
Buttoned back up to find strategy for bolt. Now have Electric Brakes and 4WD Need Service. I didn't think about manualy checking for codes. My AutoTap's no help. Couldn't find any connectors loose to PDC. Could the one speed sensor cable cause this?
Also need ideas on the clevis bolt. If I have to cut off the clevis, dig out the bushing, could I press in a new one with LCA still on vehicle?
Thanks, Not good for a Sunday,
Jim.
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Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Strut Nightmare
[Re: pro451bee]
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02/18/13 10:13 AM
02/18/13 10:13 AM
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Todd
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I've run into the same problem on those as well as the Rams. The lower bolt for the strut rusts solid inside the bushing. I have had some success with using a OTC ball joint/u-joint press to get them out. The opening in the press is just big enough for the bolt head to pass though. It takes some time pressing on it and then tighten up for it to work free. I will come out hard the whole way. If that doesnt work your going to have to change the bushing. They're avalible form NAPA. http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=NCP2673738_0336013545You should be able to change the bushing on the jeep with your press. As for the ABS/TRAC light you probibly damaged on of the wheel speed sensors.
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Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Strut Nightmare
[Re: Todd]
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02/20/13 11:38 PM
02/20/13 11:38 PM
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I wish you worked at our dealership. Wife didn't want to wait 'till weekend for me to tackle again. Took it to her habit dealership. They must have had difficulty too. Because they are replacing the LCA, and I guess the clevis too. I see Chrysler doesn't service the bushing, so they said OK. They are getting LCA from CarQuest so save a few bucks. I found the bushing hard to locate, but got this lead on jeepforums.com. http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=NCP2673738_0336013545Where do you get yours? thanks,Jim
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Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Strut Nightmare
[Re: bacaruda]
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02/21/13 08:38 AM
02/21/13 08:38 AM
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Todd
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I've done them both ways replacing the just the bushing or the whole control arm. Depends on what's quickest available. And what the customer wants to pay for. We get most of aftermarket parts from Napa .
Last edited by Todd; 02/21/13 08:40 AM.
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Re: 2005 Grand Cherokee Strut Nightmare
[Re: Todd]
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02/21/13 07:29 PM
02/21/13 07:29 PM
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When the lower bolt wont come out I unbolt the sway link, upper ball joint and hub nut. leave a nut on top mount and pivot lower arm down. The lower bracket usually comes off the shock pretty easily. Lower arm pivots enough to get strut out of bracket. Gary.
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