Jeep steering shake: damper parts and repair time

Does this damper bulletin apply to your Jeep?

Jeep bulletin 19-002-24 Rev. A addresses trapped air in the damper on the 2018 JK Wrangler, 2018–2020 JL Wrangler and 2020 JT Gladiator. JL and JT coverage is limited to builds on or before August 11, 2020.

That is one documented cause of shake, not a diagnosis for every Jeep. Describe whether yours shakes briefly after a bump, keeps shaking, or vibrates at a steady speed. If it feels unsafe to steer, stop somewhere safe and arrange transport rather than driving it to the shop.

Steering damper part numbers

These are the references in that bulletin. Have the supplier confirm the current replacement against your VIN and installed equipment before buying.

52060058AH

JK steering damper

CCUKV411AD

JL steering damper

68624107AA

JT steering damper

How many hours does the repair take?

The bulletin allows 0.3 labor hours for replacing the damper. That is a factory allowance for that operation, not the time to diagnose and fix every steering shake.

Finding the cause, any other work and parts availability affect your visit. Ask for the labor estimate and expected pickup time separately. A small labor number is not a promise that you can wait while the whole problem is sorted out.

When is this a job for a shop?

If you haven’t diagnosed steering problems before, have the front end checked before replacing the damper. We’d rather talk through what the Jeep is doing than have you spend money on a part that doesn’t solve it.

Steering work needs the correct installation procedure and tightening specifications. If you can’t verify those or safely inspect underneath the vehicle, this is a good repair to hand over. Tell us about recent tire, suspension or steering work, even if the shake started later.

Check warranty coverage first

The bulletin includes an XF1 warranty extension. Ask a Jeep dealer to check eligibility by VIN before paying for this repair.

For help with a steering complaint in Utah County, call Super Wrench in Salem. Tell us what you drive and when the shake happens so we can discuss the next step.