98 5.9 Limited steering problems
05-06-2012, 08:25 AM
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98 5.9 Limited steering problems
I have a 1998 5.9L Jeep Grand Cherokee. When I turn left or right, (usually at parking lot speeds, pulling into parking spaces) the entire vehicle seems to bind very hard and will come to a complete stop with no use of the brakes at all. The sharper I turn the wheel, the harder it binds and the quicker the jeep comes to a stop. The rear tires (right rear if turning right, left rear if turning left) will chirp or slip.
05-06-2012, 09:00 AM
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Year: 1992 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Classic symptoms of bad viscous coupling. Tons of posts on here about it. Basically three options. 1. Live with it (what I am doing), 2. Replace VC ($500 + labor), 3. Do a 231 swap.
05-06-2012, 03:10 PM
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Year: 1999
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
231 & 242 refer to transfer cases. The 242 has a 2WD, 4WD part-time,
4WD full time, neutral and a 4 WD low. It gives you the option of just
running 2wd when 4wd is not needed. Can't say about the 231.
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4WD full time, neutral and a 4 WD low. It gives you the option of just
running 2wd when 4wd is not needed. Can't say about the 231.
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05-07-2012, 06:59 AM
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Year: 1996
Model: Grand Cherokee
Engine: 5.2L
Originally Posted by country_boy454
At the same time it is neither an AWD vehicle as it has selectable 4lo. AWD vehicles do not have a 4lo.
05-07-2012, 06:18 PM
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Year: 96 Limited ZJ
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Engine: 5.2 w/mods
All wheel drive (AWD) is almost the same thing as full time 4WD - it is a system that powers all four wheels of a vehicle at all times as well. It can be used full time on all surfaces including pavement like full time 4WD. Difference to full time 4WD is that a "4-low" setting is not available in AWD cars. Due to the lack of "low range", AWD vehicles are much less capable in off-road settings than full time 4WD vehicles, but work perfectly well on-road.