Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here XJ (84-01)
All OEM related XJ specific tech. Examples, no start, general maintenance or anything that's stock.

2000 Jeep Cherokee Power Steering problem

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:09 AM
  #1  
metalsox73's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default 2000 Jeep Cherokee Power Steering problem

My fluid keeps leaking out. Tried lucas power steering fluid (supposed to fix seals). Still, the fluid leaked. Need to replace the hose, I guess. Not sure where to start with replacing the hose. I see moisture (possible PS fluid) around a metal tube, which connects to hose. Like I said, not sure where to begin.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 09:21 AM
  #2  
ZINGGG's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,440
Likes: 3
From: Seal Beach, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
Default

Don't ever use Lucas Stop Leak products. They'll just create larger problems for you in the future. Post a picture of exactly where it's leaking. Sounds like you're going to need to buy a new hose for sure though. You may be looking at a new pump too though, but that is worst case scenario

Last edited by ZINGGG; Mar 31, 2012 at 10:33 AM.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:06 AM
  #3  
metalsox73's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default pics

the power steering hose connects to the metal tube under the much bigger hose.
Attached Thumbnails 2000 Jeep Cherokee Power Steering problem-kellys-phone-pics-187.jpg   2000 Jeep Cherokee Power Steering problem-kellys-phone-pics-182.jpg   2000 Jeep Cherokee Power Steering problem-kellys-phone-pics-185.jpg  
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:16 AM
  #4  
RTorrez1's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 4,172
Likes: 4
From: Riviera, Texas
Year: 1998 Sport
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Default

Like 1996sportXJ said. You don't want to use any of those stop leak additives all they end up doing is plugging everything up. It does look like you have a bit of a mess there. I would clean it all off then add a little more fluid to make absolute sure where it's leaking.
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 10:34 AM
  #5  
ZINGGG's Avatar
CF Veteran
 
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 4,440
Likes: 3
From: Seal Beach, CA
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO Straight Six
Default

Originally Posted by RTorrez1
I would clean it all off then add a little more fluid to make absolute sure where it's leaking.
This
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 11:55 AM
  #6  
metalsox73's Avatar
Thread Starter
Newbie
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

If you look at picture number 2 and 3, the bottom metal tube (the one that is not so silver) is leaking at the nut. In other words, the power steering fluid is coming up from that nut and tube
Reply
Old Mar 31, 2012 | 12:17 PM
  #7  
trust96xj's Avatar
Member
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 138
Likes: 0
Model: Cherokee
Default

Ah don't use that leak stop stuff
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Darkside96
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
17
Jan 10, 2019 10:52 AM
lpresnell
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
9
Aug 26, 2015 02:34 PM
mpmoe2002
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
0
Aug 23, 2015 12:10 PM
dgkallday3291
Stock Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ/WJ/WK Non-modified/stock questions go here!
1
Aug 20, 2015 09:43 AM

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:40 AM.