Sloppy unpredictable steering... and diff noise
08-20-2010, 03:57 AM
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Sloppy unpredictable steering... and diff noise
Dear Experts,
I am looking at my first jeep. A 1998 Grand Cherokee. Test drive found a Whirring noise from the rear diff that was only there under load/ acceleration and coasting (went silent when slowing) got worse the further I drove it.
The steering was also very strange. It seemed to lag abit and took a bit of over correcting to get back to straight. Didn't take it up to speed to see if I would die.
What could the steering be?
Do you think the diff just needs fluid/ fluid change or is this a common component failure?
Discuss.
I am looking at my first jeep. A 1998 Grand Cherokee. Test drive found a Whirring noise from the rear diff that was only there under load/ acceleration and coasting (went silent when slowing) got worse the further I drove it.
The steering was also very strange. It seemed to lag abit and took a bit of over correcting to get back to straight. Didn't take it up to speed to see if I would die.
What could the steering be?
Do you think the diff just needs fluid/ fluid change or is this a common component failure?
Discuss.
08-20-2010, 03:58 PM
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Brakes are fine and not lifted. Have found similar problems listed the other topics on this forum and found them very informative. I am hoping the steering is just the damper. Is the stock standard easy to replace? I am assuming it bolts in like a shocky...
And the diff ( from the tech articles I've seen from you guys) will need new fluid anyway so will see if that fixes it
And the diff ( from the tech articles I've seen from you guys) will need new fluid anyway so will see if that fixes it
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