illz88

i have a 2000 cherokee 4.0l auto with about 124000 on it. if i startup and give my jeep gas it makes this horrible screeching sound like a slipping belt but more ear piercing for probably 3-5 sounds usually then go away. sometimes it will also do it in gear when i take of from a light. i popped the hood and revved it with the throttle body and its sounds like its from the steering pump area and you can feel it if you have your hand on the resevior when it does it. im not sure of the history of the pump but looks to be original. i had a hose leak on it that i recently fixed but about 3 weeks ago it went dry. today is the first time i heard the noise. i think its the pump but was wondering if anyone had this happen to them before.

jomps

yeah if its ran dry it will make some bad noise, so check fluid, get air bubbles out and if its still bad i would look for another

illz88

well it ran dry one and all bubbles are out and turns fine unfortunately i cant get it to do it while im turning

Radi

What does the belt look like? Is it nice and tight?

f i s h e r

I agree. It sounds like a belt issue to me. If the pump was bad or having an issue it would be more consistent. Check and make sure your belt is in good shape and has proper tension. Adjustment over time will be needed since we still rock the almighty manual tensioner!

illz88

this is def not a belt.

f i s h e r

Have you pulled the belt and checked all the pulleys to make sure they are in good shape and spinning properly?

jomps

when your parked at idle, and turn the wheel does it make the noise ever

illz88

ok you guys were right i was wrong. it was belt needed to be tightened. shop that replaced my waterpump didnt tighten it enough.