Jeep cherokee 2000 Service Manual page 883

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