ZJ steering problem..
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Re: ZJ steering problem..
last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
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> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>
> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
> shaft
> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
> hub.
>
> I'll send you some info.
>
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>
>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>> did
>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages looked
>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid of
>> the problem).
>>
>>
>> Snow...
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free weekend
>>>> trip
>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>> an
>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>> all
>>>> the
>>>> time.
>>>>
>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you can
>>>> feel
>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>> almost
>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>
>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>
>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left in
>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>
>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>> slip
>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low or
>>> old.
>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>> fill bolt.
>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>
>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>
>>> --
>>> DougW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>
> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
> shaft
> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
> hub.
>
> I'll send you some info.
>
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>
>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>> did
>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages looked
>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid of
>> the problem).
>>
>>
>> Snow...
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free weekend
>>>> trip
>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>> an
>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>> all
>>>> the
>>>> time.
>>>>
>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you can
>>>> feel
>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>> almost
>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>
>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>
>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left in
>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>
>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>> slip
>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low or
>>> old.
>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>> fill bolt.
>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>
>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>
>>> --
>>> DougW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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Re: ZJ steering problem..
last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>
> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
> shaft
> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
> hub.
>
> I'll send you some info.
>
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>
>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>> did
>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages looked
>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid of
>> the problem).
>>
>>
>> Snow...
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free weekend
>>>> trip
>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>> an
>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>> all
>>>> the
>>>> time.
>>>>
>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you can
>>>> feel
>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>> almost
>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>
>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>
>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left in
>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>
>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>> slip
>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low or
>>> old.
>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>> fill bolt.
>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>
>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>
>>> --
>>> DougW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>
> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
> shaft
> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
> hub.
>
> I'll send you some info.
>
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>
>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>> did
>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages looked
>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid of
>> the problem).
>>
>>
>> Snow...
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free weekend
>>>> trip
>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>> an
>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>> all
>>>> the
>>>> time.
>>>>
>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you can
>>>> feel
>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>> almost
>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>
>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>
>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left in
>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>
>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>> slip
>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low or
>>> old.
>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>> fill bolt.
>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>
>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>
>>> --
>>> DougW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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Re: ZJ steering problem..
last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>
> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
> shaft
> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
> hub.
>
> I'll send you some info.
>
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>
>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>> did
>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages looked
>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid of
>> the problem).
>>
>>
>> Snow...
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free weekend
>>>> trip
>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>> an
>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>> all
>>>> the
>>>> time.
>>>>
>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you can
>>>> feel
>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>> almost
>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>
>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>
>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left in
>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>
>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>> slip
>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low or
>>> old.
>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>> fill bolt.
>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>
>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>
>>> --
>>> DougW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>
> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
> shaft
> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
> hub.
>
> I'll send you some info.
>
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>
>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>> did
>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages looked
>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid of
>> the problem).
>>
>>
>> Snow...
>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free weekend
>>>> trip
>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>> an
>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>> all
>>>> the
>>>> time.
>>>>
>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you can
>>>> feel
>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>> almost
>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>
>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>
>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left in
>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>
>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>> slip
>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low or
>>> old.
>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>> fill bolt.
>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>
>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>
>>> --
>>> DougW
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
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Re: ZJ steering problem..
Do you have Selec-Trac or QuadraTrac ?
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>
> Snow...
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>
>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>> shaft
>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>> hub.
>>
>> I'll send you some info.
>>
>>
>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>
>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>> did
>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>> looked
>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>> of
>>> the problem).
>>>
>>>
>>> Snow...
>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>> weekend
>>>>> trip
>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>>> an
>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>> all
>>>>> the
>>>>> time.
>>>>>
>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>> can
>>>>> feel
>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>> almost
>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>
>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>
>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>> in
>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>
>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>>> slip
>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>> or
>>>> old.
>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>> fill bolt.
>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>
>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> DougW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>
> Snow...
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>
>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>> shaft
>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>> hub.
>>
>> I'll send you some info.
>>
>>
>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>
>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>> did
>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>> looked
>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>> of
>>> the problem).
>>>
>>>
>>> Snow...
>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>> weekend
>>>>> trip
>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>>> an
>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>> all
>>>>> the
>>>>> time.
>>>>>
>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>> can
>>>>> feel
>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>> almost
>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>
>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>
>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>> in
>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>
>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>>> slip
>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>> or
>>>> old.
>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>> fill bolt.
>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>
>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> DougW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: ZJ steering problem..
Do you have Selec-Trac or QuadraTrac ?
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>
> Snow...
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>
>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>> shaft
>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>> hub.
>>
>> I'll send you some info.
>>
>>
>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>
>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>> did
>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>> looked
>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>> of
>>> the problem).
>>>
>>>
>>> Snow...
>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>> weekend
>>>>> trip
>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>>> an
>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>> all
>>>>> the
>>>>> time.
>>>>>
>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>> can
>>>>> feel
>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>> almost
>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>
>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>
>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>> in
>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>
>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>>> slip
>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>> or
>>>> old.
>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>> fill bolt.
>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>
>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> DougW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>
> Snow...
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>
>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>> shaft
>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>> hub.
>>
>> I'll send you some info.
>>
>>
>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>
>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>> did
>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>> looked
>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>> of
>>> the problem).
>>>
>>>
>>> Snow...
>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>> weekend
>>>>> trip
>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>>> an
>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>> all
>>>>> the
>>>>> time.
>>>>>
>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>> can
>>>>> feel
>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>> almost
>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>
>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>
>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>> in
>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>
>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>>> slip
>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>> or
>>>> old.
>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>> fill bolt.
>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>
>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> DougW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: ZJ steering problem..
Do you have Selec-Trac or QuadraTrac ?
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>
> Snow...
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>
>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>> shaft
>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>> hub.
>>
>> I'll send you some info.
>>
>>
>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>
>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>> did
>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>> looked
>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>> of
>>> the problem).
>>>
>>>
>>> Snow...
>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>> weekend
>>>>> trip
>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>>> an
>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>> all
>>>>> the
>>>>> time.
>>>>>
>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>> can
>>>>> feel
>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>> almost
>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>
>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>
>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>> in
>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>
>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>>> slip
>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>> or
>>>> old.
>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>> fill bolt.
>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>
>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> DougW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
"Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>
> Snow...
>
> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>
>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>> shaft
>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>> hub.
>>
>> I'll send you some info.
>>
>>
>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>
>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>> did
>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>> looked
>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change.. steering
>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>> of
>>> the problem).
>>>
>>>
>>> Snow...
>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>> weekend
>>>>> trip
>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as
>>>>> an
>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>> all
>>>>> the
>>>>> time.
>>>>>
>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>> can
>>>>> feel
>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>> almost
>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>
>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>
>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>> in
>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>
>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or limited
>>>> slip
>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>> or
>>>> old.
>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>> fill bolt.
>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>
>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> DougW
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: ZJ steering problem..
Quadra-Trac I believe.. shifter has 4 wheel full-time and 4 wheel low.
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d6a1f$4430b0ac$4831b233$20385@FUSE.NET...
> Do you have Selec-Trac or QuadraTrac ?
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>>
>> Snow...
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>>
>>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>>> shaft
>>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>>> hub.
>>>
>>> I'll send you some info.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>>> did
>>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>>> looked
>>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change..
>>>> steering
>>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>>> of
>>>> the problem).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Snow...
>>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>>> weekend
>>>>>> trip
>>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this
>>>>>> as
>>>>>> an
>>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>>> all
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>>> can
>>>>>> feel
>>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>>> almost
>>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the
>>>>>> ZJ
>>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or
>>>>> limited
>>>>> slip
>>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>>> or
>>>>> old.
>>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>>> fill bolt.
>>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> DougW
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d6a1f$4430b0ac$4831b233$20385@FUSE.NET...
> Do you have Selec-Trac or QuadraTrac ?
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>>
>> Snow...
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>>
>>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>>> shaft
>>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>>> hub.
>>>
>>> I'll send you some info.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>>> did
>>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>>> looked
>>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change..
>>>> steering
>>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>>> of
>>>> the problem).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Snow...
>>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>>> weekend
>>>>>> trip
>>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this
>>>>>> as
>>>>>> an
>>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>>> all
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>>> can
>>>>>> feel
>>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>>> almost
>>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the
>>>>>> ZJ
>>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or
>>>>> limited
>>>>> slip
>>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>>> or
>>>>> old.
>>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>>> fill bolt.
>>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> DougW
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: ZJ steering problem..
Quadra-Trac I believe.. shifter has 4 wheel full-time and 4 wheel low.
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d6a1f$4430b0ac$4831b233$20385@FUSE.NET...
> Do you have Selec-Trac or QuadraTrac ?
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>>
>> Snow...
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>>
>>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>>> shaft
>>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>>> hub.
>>>
>>> I'll send you some info.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>>> did
>>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>>> looked
>>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change..
>>>> steering
>>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>>> of
>>>> the problem).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Snow...
>>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>>> weekend
>>>>>> trip
>>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this
>>>>>> as
>>>>>> an
>>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>>> all
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>>> can
>>>>>> feel
>>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>>> almost
>>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the
>>>>>> ZJ
>>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or
>>>>> limited
>>>>> slip
>>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>>> or
>>>>> old.
>>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>>> fill bolt.
>>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> DougW
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d6a1f$4430b0ac$4831b233$20385@FUSE.NET...
> Do you have Selec-Trac or QuadraTrac ?
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>>
>> Snow...
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>>
>>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>>> shaft
>>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>>> hub.
>>>
>>> I'll send you some info.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>>> did
>>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>>> looked
>>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change..
>>>> steering
>>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>>> of
>>>> the problem).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Snow...
>>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>>> weekend
>>>>>> trip
>>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this
>>>>>> as
>>>>>> an
>>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>>> all
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>>> can
>>>>>> feel
>>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>>> almost
>>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the
>>>>>> ZJ
>>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or
>>>>> limited
>>>>> slip
>>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>>> or
>>>>> old.
>>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>>> fill bolt.
>>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> DougW
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: ZJ steering problem..
Quadra-Trac I believe.. shifter has 4 wheel full-time and 4 wheel low.
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d6a1f$4430b0ac$4831b233$20385@FUSE.NET...
> Do you have Selec-Trac or QuadraTrac ?
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>>
>> Snow...
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>>
>>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>>> shaft
>>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>>> hub.
>>>
>>> I'll send you some info.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>>> did
>>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>>> looked
>>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change..
>>>> steering
>>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>>> of
>>>> the problem).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Snow...
>>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>>> weekend
>>>>>> trip
>>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this
>>>>>> as
>>>>>> an
>>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>>> all
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>>> can
>>>>>> feel
>>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>>> almost
>>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the
>>>>>> ZJ
>>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or
>>>>> limited
>>>>> slip
>>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>>> or
>>>>> old.
>>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>>> fill bolt.
>>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> DougW
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>
>
Snow...
"billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
news:d6a1f$4430b0ac$4831b233$20385@FUSE.NET...
> Do you have Selec-Trac or QuadraTrac ?
>
> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:U11Yf.463$pZ3.94264@news20.bellglobal.com...
>> last I checked (5-6 months ago) , the level was good.
>>
>> Snow...
>>
>> "billy ray" <billy_ray@fuseSPAM.net> wrote in message
>> news:d91f9$443099cf$4831b233$10303@FUSE.NET...
>>> Has anyone checked the fluid in the front differential?
>>>
>>> The front output shaft is operated by a drive chain that connects the
>>> shaft
>>> to a drive sprocket on the mainshaft. The drive sprocket is
>>> engaged/disengaged by the mode fork, which operates the mode sleeve and
>>> hub.
>>>
>>> I'll send you some info.
>>>
>>>
>>> "Snow" <snowbal@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
>>> news:Vn0Yf.525$sh3.36310@news20.bellglobal.com...
>>>> Just a quick add-on,, while out checking a couple things quickly as
>>>> darkness arrived I did notice the from diff cover was extremely hot and
>>>> the rear diff cover was warm.
>>>>
>>>> Thanks Doug, I'll check the t-case and let you know about the level, I
>>>> did
>>>> notice that the t-case looks wet but this might be due to some puddles
>>>> earlier in the drive home from the in-laws.
>>>> As for the cv-boots they're both fine (6 months old) and 2 garages
>>>> looked
>>>> at them in the past 2 weeks ( wheel alignment and hub change..
>>>> steering
>>>> problem existed prior to this work, was hoping this work would get rid
>>>> of
>>>> the problem).
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Snow...
>>>> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
>>>> news:%T%Xf.9696$FD4.8433@dukeread07...
>>>>> Snow did pass the time by typing:
>>>>>> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free
>>>>>> weekend
>>>>>> trip
>>>>>> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this
>>>>>> as
>>>>>> an
>>>>>> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen
>>>>>> all
>>>>>> the
>>>>>> time.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you
>>>>>> can
>>>>>> feel
>>>>>> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it
>>>>>> almost
>>>>>> impossible to make tight turns..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
>>>>>> selected to 4wd..
>>>>>>
>>>>>> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left
>>>>>> in
>>>>>> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the
>>>>>> ZJ
>>>>>> should not behave this way.
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, the 93 ZJ with quadratrack doesn't come with a locking or
>>>>> limited
>>>>> slip
>>>>> front diff but it will act that way if the transfer case fluid is low
>>>>> or
>>>>> old.
>>>>> How's the fluid level in your transfer case? Should be up to the top
>>>>> fill bolt.
>>>>> Standard ATF fluid, same as the transmission.
>>>>>
>>>>> Also check the CV boots for rips and the power steering fluid
>>>>>
>>>>> --
>>>>> DougW
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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Re: ZJ steering problem..
Your complaint seems to be common. There seems to be an issue with the
center differential....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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Snow wrote:
>
> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free weekend trip
> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as an
> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen all the
> time.
>
> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you can feel
> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it almost
> impossible to make tight turns..
>
> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
> selected to 4wd..
>
> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left in
> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
> should not behave this way.
>
> Any help will be welcomed
>
> Snow...
center differential....
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
Snow wrote:
>
> Ok well after what I was hoping to be a completely problem free weekend trip
> with the ZJ, It NOW has a problem... well it has slightly had this as an
> intermittent problem for awhile but this weekend it seemed to happen all the
> time.
>
> The problem: when turning in parking lots or at slow speeds, you can feel
> the front wheels binding (unless they can slip on sand), making it almost
> impossible to make tight turns..
>
> Before someone asks... it's a 93 ZJ with "full time 4wd", so yes its
> selected to 4wd..
>
> It behaves just like my (soon to be retired) XJ does when it is left in
> 4wheel high and driven on dry surfaces. Which as far as I know the ZJ
> should not behave this way.
>
> Any help will be welcomed
>
> Snow...