Hey guys, I'm new to XJ's but not automotive. I have a 2000 xj 4x4 4 door with the 4.0 and an automatic trans. It has 145,000 miles and right now I am having an odd power steering issue. Whenever I turn, mainly at lower speeds is when i notice it most, the steering wheel is kinda jerky or bumpy. Theres no resistance, I can turn fine but when I turn and have the wheel return it is jerky/bumpy. I was alittle low on power steering fluid so I topped it off but the problem is still there. I heard that a possible problem could be the U-Joints? How would I go about checking this?

Any help is useful!
Currently I am at school so my options of working on the jeep are limited, hopefully it's something easy.

 

I have the exactly same problem. Started last week. Any solutions?

 

It does kinda sound like ujoints to me.

Do you hear any clicking when the wheel is turned and your moving?

 

Mine was a u joint. Jack the front end up, turn the wheel all the way one way and spin the front tires. One will bind, if it does, that's the u joint.

 

Thanks guys. I will check tomorrow.

 

Checked yesterday. It was the opposite wheel of which I though. Got everything loose exempt the last hub screw. So I will buy new hub & bearings before I change the u-joints.

 

cool, glad we could help, might as well change what ya can while you got it apart!

 

I had the same issue and it was a u-joint