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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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I have a stock 2000 cherokee and sometimes when i start it up or when im driving there will be a loud squealing noise coming out of the power steering does anyone know what it is Please !!
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Checked ur fluid lately ?
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:16 PM
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i checked it, changed it, and i check it regularally, it stopper a while after i changed it but it started up again
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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change your belt or check your tension ?
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it is a newer belt so i dont think thatd be it, and how do you check the tension
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well if its loose?? then the tensioner may be bad... id get a good year getor back belt ... FTW!
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 02:33 PM
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the belt will move about 1/2 of an inch in and out, ill probably need to take it to the shop and get them to look at it
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power steering doesnt sqeak, it growls. if its a high pitched squeak it isnt the PS.
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Old Nov 25, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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oh. i was told that is was the p.s.
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does it whine when making turns or just sitting still? I had a pump that made noise at idle and turning...the pump was weak and a replacement from the JY cured it.
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it makes the noise at random times but usually when i start it up
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I got a new mechanic!
He says that i need a new pump.
Will the pump off of a '97 work?
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