lately when I start my jeep it has been taking long and longer for the power steering to kick in, I have checked th fluid and it is fine. Is there something else that I chould check or does this mean it is going out?

 

ps it is a 96 4.0 with an auto

and the problem only seems to happen on the first start of the day.

 

Is there a relay or a switch I should check first?

 

It's probably goin out, all it does is push fluid. It's only ran by the belt it should start and stop when the motor does.

 

Does it groan when you try to turn the wheel?

 

no but I can tell when it clicks on or something after I start the jeep if there is no pressure, it builds up all of a sudden.

 

Yep, sounds like the pump is toast...

 

damn...

 

Rebuilt units are not that spendy...