I added power steering fluid to the reservoir today. I test drove the jeep and still heard the PS whine. I check the reservoir again and noticed bubbles had occurred from my test drive.
No history, why did you add fluid? ( it dont just go away. by self)
did you use the wrong fluid, Jeeps use very special fluid
if you use the wrong fluid or mix them (10x worse that) it will fail.
call jeep and ask them what is the correct fluid.
i once did it wrong (thanks to NAPA lies) and used the wrong fluid,
at he time there was no after market fluid for jeeps.
i had to go to jeep. and buy it.
1st hit on a real jeep forum
try there.
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f310/proper-power-steering-fluid-1275581/
jeep run an odd pump that has high speed, and will foam up.
wrong fluid ! lost your operators guide, and the P/S sections?
SOURCE: Power Steering became real hard to turn after towing
ki kwest
check the belt that drives the ps pump has not snapped and fell off
SOURCE: 2004 Jeep Liberty Power Steering Quit Working
I would check for leaks. After the car sits overnight look undernieth the cor on the drivers side. You are most likely going to see a tiny puddle of very thin oil. Check the tubing connections at the pump (mounted to the engine on the drivers side) and the front axel. Be certain to use Mopar power steering fluid when topping off. You may also need to get any air out of the system. Jack up the car so that both wheels are off the ground. With the engine turned off, turn the wheels to left and right lock positions a couple times. Lower the car, top off the fluid if necessary & give it a drive. Hope that works for ya.
SOURCE: 2002 Jeep Grand Cherokee leaking coolant and power steering fluid
Just a heads up, $10 bucks will buy you a seal kit for the P.S. pump. I topped mine off for a couple months, then the oring on the high pressure line (from pump, front center) blew and dumped the reservoir in a matter of miles.
The line can be a stinker to get off, recommend driving the car for a few minutes to heat up the pump a little. Don't forget the 20MM wrench.
SOURCE: 02 Jeep Grand Cherokee
hi
sounds like your steering box is on its way out, my jeep done the same only when turning right, try charlton auto parts they break grand cherokee, and i found them very helpful.
hope this helps
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