Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 883
BINDING AND STICKING
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
DIFFICULT TO TURN WHEEL
STICKS OR BINDS
1. Low fluid level.
1. Fill to proper level.
2. Tire pressure.
2. Adjust tire pressure.
3. Steering component.
3. Inspect and lube.
4. Loose belt.
4. Adjust or replace.
5. Low pump pressure.
5. Pressure test and replace if
necessary.
6. Column shaft coupler binding.
6. Replace coupler.
7. Steering gear worn or out of
adjustment.
7. Repair or replace gear.
8. Ball joints binding.
8. Inspect and repair as necessary.
INSUFFICIENT ASSIST OR POOR RETURN TO CENTER
CONDITION
POSSIBLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
HARD TURNING OR MOMENTARY
INCREASE IN TURNING EFFORT
1. Tire pressure.
1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Low fluid level.
2. Fill to proper level.
3. Loose belt.
3. Adjust or replace.
4. Lack of lubrication.
4. Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension compnents.
5. Low pump pressure.
5. Pressure test and repair as
necessary.
6. Internal gear leak.
6. Pressure and flow test, and repair
as necessary.
STEERING WHEEL
DOES NOT WANT TO RETURN TO
CENTER POSITION
1. Tire pressure.
1. Adjust tire pressure.
2. Wheel alignment.
2. Align front end.
3. Lack of lubrication.
3. Inspect and lubricate steering and
suspension compnents.
4. High friction in steering gear.
4. Test and adjust as necessary.
5. Ball joints binding.
5. Inspect and repair as necessary.
Some roads will cause a vehicle to drift, due to the
crown in the road.
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STEERING
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING (Continued)