Weak power steering
08-21-2018, 08:16 PM
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Weak power steering
I have a 1997 Cherokee sport, the power steering is very weak at low rpms. Any way to tell if it is the pump or steering gear? Or something else?
08-22-2018, 11:12 AM
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Logically the symptoms indicate the pump. Considering it's a heck of a lot cheaper and easier to replace than the gear, I'd start there.
08-22-2018, 04:00 PM
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I had the same issue this summer(well, it was bad for a while). I replaced with a remanufactured A1 Cardone. It pumped fine, but howled like crazy. Yes I bled and flushed it well. Then I warrantied it out for another, that one howled worse.
Then I spent the big bucks on a reman from the dealer. Quiet as a mouse, even smoother than the A1 Cardone junk.
Here's a video I took of the A1 Cardone. It's what all the parts stores sell.
Then I spent the big bucks on a reman from the dealer. Quiet as a mouse, even smoother than the A1 Cardone junk.
Here's a video I took of the A1 Cardone. It's what all the parts stores sell.
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08-22-2018, 08:30 PM
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08-22-2018, 08:31 PM
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I had the same issue this summer(well, it was bad for a while). I replaced with a remanufactured A1 Cardone. It pumped fine, but howled like crazy. Yes I bled and flushed it well. Then I warrantied it out for another, that one howled worse.
Then I spent the big bucks on a reman from the dealer. Quiet as a mouse, even smoother than the A1 Cardone junk.
Here's a video I took of the A1 Cardone. It's what all the parts stores sell.
Then I spent the big bucks on a reman from the dealer. Quiet as a mouse, even smoother than the A1 Cardone junk.
Here's a video I took of the A1 Cardone. It's what all the parts stores sell.
08-23-2018, 08:58 AM
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Don't waste time with the parts store PS pumps - 80% seem to be bad out of the box.
Take your pump to a local power steering rebuilder and tell him to rebuild it and test it. I think I spent $40 or something for the rebuild and its been perfect
Take your pump to a local power steering rebuilder and tell him to rebuild it and test it. I think I spent $40 or something for the rebuild and its been perfect
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