Hello everybody,

I'm new to the forum, so I apologize if this topic has been covered.

Here is my problem...I Have a 95' Jeep Cherokee 4.0L 4X4 Manual. I started my jeep up the other day, and it started squealing very loudly. I turned the AC off, and it still squealed. In addition, there was no power steering, and smoke start coming out from under hood. I seems to me, that somehow the power steering pulley/wheel is stuck and the serpentine belt is just rubbing against it. However I am a total novice at this kind of stuff.
Does anyone have any Ideas on the problem/repair procedure. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

If I had to guess you need a new power steering pump.

 

Try to turn the pulley manually with the belt off in the opposite direction to unblock it, if it doesn't move follow like above.

 

Your problem could be a loose oil pump, pump bracket, pulley nut or belt. It could also be a malfunctioning steering stopper, return hose, or gearbox. Their might even be interference between the pressure hose and some other part. Good luck.