JFRITZ

I have been having intermitent power steering failure at low speed. Usually fulling into or out of a parking spot.
Fluid level is ok, everything looks ok with the belt, pump linkage ect>

Anyone have this prob? I will prob. take it to the dealer next week also have to get the soft top fixed and the door hinge rust addressed.

Thanks

JK07

what size tyres are you running?

RedneckJeep

I seem to remember a TSB on that. you might try searching them.

JFRITZ

I run my stock rubi wheels and tires, but I run 36" swampers on 15" rims when I wheel.
I will check the TSB's .

Thanks

Offroadme

is it a 6spd or an auto.. not like it matter just wanted to know... cause i know my buddy forgot his in 4wd and he has an auto he did not even realize until he would turn the jeep. he is a little in space though...

JFRITZ

Its an auto. I checked that too. Took it to the dealership yesterday and they said it was because I had gotten mud all over the belt.........We shall see about that.

wizard13756

I had this problem after getting stuck in a snow bank, kept the wheel turned too far for too long, blew the power steering pump.

This is a common problem, I took it to the dealer and gave them the look, and they replaced it under warrenty, unfortunatly the pumps seem to be in high demand as they were on backorder for 3 weeks.

Mines all good now, but I might get a power assist when I upgrade to 35" tires.

JFRITZ

Do you have a power assist mod in mind? Who makes it?

wizard13756

Bit pricy but try this.

http://www.quadratec.com/products/56112_6006.htm

TINMAN080

bleed your power steering box. A system with air in it will do the same thing... At idle turn your steering wheel lock to lock about a dozen times. DO NOT hold it at full lock or you might blow a seal. Then check your fluid.