here is a diagram, you may have the jk steering wheel clunk. look by circle one, if it's sliding out you should notice the marks where it should be. and a needle attachment on a grease gun to put grease in the spline boot also might help.
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Thanks! I'll definitely check that out.
i think there is a bearing or something in the boot by the firewall, maybe shoot some grease up there also. good luck, keep us informed. because i'm interested also, always trying to learn ..