97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

It squeals at the the slightest turn in either direction. No other
steering issues, symptoms.

Re: 97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

Check the belt for cracks, tension, alignment, and glazing. Then replace it
with a good quality belt.

You might try a spray on belt dressing..... if it works it might last a few
hours-days

<phillip_putzback@insightbb.com> wrote in message
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> It squeals at the the slightest turn in either direction. No other
> steering issues, symptoms.
>

Re: 97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

Check the belt for cracks, tension, alignment, and glazing. Then replace it
with a good quality belt.

You might try a spray on belt dressing..... if it works it might last a few
hours-days

<phillip_putzback@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:1136815482.662063.306660@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> It squeals at the the slightest turn in either direction. No other
> steering issues, symptoms.
>

Re: 97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

Check the belt for cracks, tension, alignment, and glazing. Then replace it
with a good quality belt.

You might try a spray on belt dressing..... if it works it might last a few
hours-days

<phillip_putzback@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:1136815482.662063.306660@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> It squeals at the the slightest turn in either direction. No other
> steering issues, symptoms.
>

Re: 97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

Assuming you have full fluid, in a 9-year old vehicle a new belt would be a
good idea anyway. You might also check your tension, and the idler pulley
bearing as well.

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
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> Check the belt for cracks, tension, alignment, and glazing. Then replace
> it with a good quality belt.
>
> You might try a spray on belt dressing..... if it works it might last a
> few hours-days
>
> <phillip_putzback@insightbb.com> wrote in message
> news:1136815482.662063.306660@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> It squeals at the the slightest turn in either direction. No other
>> steering issues, symptoms.
>>
>
>

Re: 97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

Assuming you have full fluid, in a 9-year old vehicle a new belt would be a
good idea anyway. You might also check your tension, and the idler pulley
bearing as well.

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:6be5f$43c2ae93$4831b233$10277@FUSE.NET...
> Check the belt for cracks, tension, alignment, and glazing. Then replace
> it with a good quality belt.
>
> You might try a spray on belt dressing..... if it works it might last a
> few hours-days
>
> <phillip_putzback@insightbb.com> wrote in message
> news:1136815482.662063.306660@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> It squeals at the the slightest turn in either direction. No other
>> steering issues, symptoms.
>>
>
>

Re: 97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

Assuming you have full fluid, in a 9-year old vehicle a new belt would be a
good idea anyway. You might also check your tension, and the idler pulley
bearing as well.

"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:6be5f$43c2ae93$4831b233$10277@FUSE.NET...
> Check the belt for cracks, tension, alignment, and glazing. Then replace
> it with a good quality belt.
>
> You might try a spray on belt dressing..... if it works it might last a
> few hours-days
>
> <phillip_putzback@insightbb.com> wrote in message
> news:1136815482.662063.306660@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
>> It squeals at the the slightest turn in either direction. No other
>> steering issues, symptoms.
>>
>
>

Re: 97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

Phillip,
As the other poster said - check you fluid.
I've also read in a repair manual it is a good idea to change your
power steering fulid on occasion. A turkey baster would accomplish
this and may be a couple of bucks fix to extend the life if the pump is
dying.

In the past I've also caustiously applied a bar of Fels Nappa to the
underside of the belt. This will enhance the 'grip' of the belt to the
pullys. WARNING: this could be dangerous to your body but will help
determine the health of your belt.
I used this method when I was a kid and avoided buying a belt
completely.
Steve in Michigan

Re: 97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

Phillip,
As the other poster said - check you fluid.
I've also read in a repair manual it is a good idea to change your
power steering fulid on occasion. A turkey baster would accomplish
this and may be a couple of bucks fix to extend the life if the pump is
dying.

In the past I've also caustiously applied a bar of Fels Nappa to the
underside of the belt. This will enhance the 'grip' of the belt to the
pullys. WARNING: this could be dangerous to your body but will help
determine the health of your belt.
I used this method when I was a kid and avoided buying a belt
completely.
Steve in Michigan

Re: 97 Jeep Cherokee 4wd Front End Squeal when turning
 

Phillip,
As the other poster said - check you fluid.
I've also read in a repair manual it is a good idea to change your
power steering fulid on occasion. A turkey baster would accomplish
this and may be a couple of bucks fix to extend the life if the pump is
dying.

In the past I've also caustiously applied a bar of Fels Nappa to the
underside of the belt. This will enhance the 'grip' of the belt to the
pullys. WARNING: this could be dangerous to your body but will help
determine the health of your belt.
I used this method when I was a kid and avoided buying a belt
completely.
Steve in Michigan