1983 Jeep Cherokee Steering Parts

This table covers the Center / Drag links. Typical signs include a clunk over a driveway lip, or a rattle from the bar. Replace links in pairs; a seized stud often takes the bushing with it. Read more

3 Center / Drag Link parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — ACDELCO, MOOG and ULTRA-POWER. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

In the Daily Driver grade, ACDELCO and MOOG supply 2 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is ACDELCO 45A0124.

The Economy section lists 1 option from ULTRA-POWER — the catalog's value-priced group. ULTRA-POWER ES453L is listed in this group.

Part numbers include ACDELCO 45A0124 and MOOG ES453L, among others listed above.

This table covers the fluids specified for this steering system. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable. Read more

8 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — PRESTONE, LUCAS OIL and EDELMANN. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 70694. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

This group includes EDELMANN 70694, PRESTONE AS261 and LUCAS OIL 10418 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering Pressure hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

4 Power Steering Pressure Hose parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and SUNSONG.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 71146, EDELMANN 71144 and SUNSONG 3403581, among others listed above.

This table covers the Power Steering pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

10 Power Steering Pump parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — LARES, TERREPOWER, EDELMANN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is LARES 12237. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

The New section lists 5 options from LARES, TERREPOWER and EDELMANN — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. LARES 12237 is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 5 options from TERREPOWER, LARES and MAVAL — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. TERREPOWER 7310125 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Power Steering Pump pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

LARES supplies the 4 Power Steering Pump Pulley parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

Part numbers include LARES 156, LARES 158 and LARES 157, among others listed above.

This table covers the Power Steering Pump Seal kits. Read more

6 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from EDELMANN, SUNSONG and FVP. EDELMANN 7918 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 7918, SUNSONG 8401490 and EDELMANN 7910, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the seals at the Power Steering Pump Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

5 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from EDELMANN, FVP, GATES and 2 other brands. EDELMANN 8709 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 8709 and GATES 34872, among others listed above.

This table covers the Power Steering Reservoir caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

One part is listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee — LARES 297.

This table covers the Power Steering Return hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

4 Power Steering Return Hose parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from EDELMANN, FAMOUS BRAND and SUNSONG. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 80194, EDELMANN 80194E and FAMOUS BRAND 36196, among others listed above.

This table covers the fittings on a power-steering return hose. Read more

3 Power Steering Return Line End Fitting parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 39106 and SUNSONG 3602825, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the couplers in the steering shaft. Read more

One part is listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee — LARES 200.

This table covers the dampers that steady the steering linkage. Read more

5 Steering Damper parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — MONROE, SACHS, PRT and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is GABRIEL 6804SE. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

Daily Driver: 1 part, from SACHS. A representative part number is SACHS 317865.

The Economy section: 1 option from PRT. PRT 583040 is listed in this group.

In the Heavy Duty grade, MONROE supplies 2 parts: rated for severe service. A representative part number is MONROE SC2940.

The High Performance / Heavy Duty section lists 1 option from GABRIEL — grouped under the catalog's "High Performance / Heavy Duty" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. GABRIEL 6804SE is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: GABRIEL 6804SE, SACHS 317865 and PRT 583040, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Steering gears. Read more

9 Steering Gear parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 4 brands — LARES, EDELMANN, TERREPOWER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 3033. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

The New section: 5 options from LARES, EDELMANN and TERREPOWER. EDELMANN 3033 is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section: 3 options from LARES. LARES 1275 is listed in this group.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 3033, LARES 11275 and LARES 11276, among others listed above.

This table covers the Steering Gear bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

2 Steering Gear Bearing parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

This group includes NATIONAL DB53313 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRDB53313.

This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Input Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

2 Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from EDELMANN and FVP. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 8525, among others listed above.

This table covers the Steering Gear nuts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee — LARES 179.

This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Pitman Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

9 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 5 brands — SKF, EDELMANN, SCHAEFFLER and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 7856. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 7856, SUNSONG 8401225 and EDELMANN 8766, among others listed above.

This table covers the Steering Gear rebuild kits. Read more

4 Steering Gear Rebuild Kit parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from EDELMANN and FVP. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 8521 and EDELMANN 8522, among others listed above.

This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Sector Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

4 Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

This group includes BCA NS313842, NATIONAL 313842 and SCHAEFFLER SS2251 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Worm Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

3 Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 3 brands — NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and SKF. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

This group includes NATIONAL 474134, SCHAEFFLER SS2162 and SKF 7481.

This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment. Read more

10 Tie Rod End parts for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee come from 6 brands — DELPHI, MEVOTECH, MOOG and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is DELPHI TA5766. Every part fits both the 4.2L 258cid L6 and the 5.9L 360cid V8.

Daily Driver: 9 parts, from DELPHI, MEVOTECH, MOOG and 2 other brands. A representative part number is DELPHI TA5766.

The Economy section: 1 option from DORMAN. DORMAN 544675 is listed in this group.

This table covers the Tie Rod End Adjusting sleeves. Read more

10 Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve parts are listed for the 1983 Jeep Cherokee, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, ACDELCO and 6 other brands. MOOG ES362S carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1983 Cherokee.

The Daily Driver section: 4 options from MOOG, ACDELCO, DELPHI and 1 other brand. MOOG ES362S is listed in this group.

Economy: 6 parts, from SKP, DORMAN, FAMOUS BRAND and 3 other brands. A representative part number is SKP SES362S.