One problem related to steering tie rod assembly has been reported for the 1997 Jeep Wrangler. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The vehicle used as personal auto, non recreational vehicle, in mormal city driveing conditions. Speed 50 to 55 mph, I passed over a seam in the pavement, an undamped oscelation was initated in the front suspension, the car became uncontrolable at all speeds. I was alble to safely pull the vehicle to the side of the rode and stop without further incednet. Investitagion of the steering components identifed exceve wear on front end tie rods and stearing damper. The car is a 97 Jeep tj with 35000 miles .