Hi from the uk from the symptoms you clearly describe ? you aare correct in your assumption that fault is'nt p/steer may i suggest you check the universal joint on the lower end of the steering column it is accessable from under the bonnet or best from underneath car this joint has no lubrication facility ie grease nipple and being hidden away is often forgotten it is a simple enough job to change it and part is not that expensive it is a matter of removing the two nuts+bolts on each end and use wd40 b4 you start it helps loosen bolts/joint leave wheels in ahead position but keep steering lock off so you can manuver the joint off it is usually splined or has a flat mating on bothe steering rack and column shafts ONCE THIS JOUNT SEIZES DO NOT TRY FREEING IT TO REFIT AS IT IS NOT SAFE fit replacement only then i suggest you put a dollop of greas around joint to prevent seizure in future? hope this helps best wishes from uk
Hello... Sounds like you might have some air in the system. Low fluid level can cause this too. It also could be the rack or the power steering pump.. This vehicle has variable steering. Which means it is normally a little stiffer at higher speeds then lower ones.
Hope this helps....
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wrong it can be .... the pump has an impeller in it
at low speeds it might be working fine.. but at higher speeds the impeller is slipping so it is not moving the oil like it should... replace the pump...
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Sounds almost like variable steering.....but that would not account for being harder turning right.(and I've never seen a Jeep with that option) Since you have no noises, I'd check that all joints in the front end are properly lubricated and not frozen. I'd also consider changing the fluid in the steering system. Drain it from the like that has a clamp, not a pressure fitting. Re-fill, run it and drain again. Then, fill it with a quality brand of steering fluid. Steering system is often neglected and should be drained at least every two years so even if it does not help, it was likely due for a change anyhow. It may take a few days to have any effect though. After draining, fill pump and run the engine. Turn the wheel gently all the way in both directions and check level. That will purge any air out.
Good luck.
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