ComancheKid45 Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 Alright I'm puzzled. 96 Xj 4.0. Replaced the power steering pressure hose and now the Jeep has no power steering at all... Hose was replaced due to a leak at the crimp. Everything worked perfectly fine before the swap. I checked the hose for plugs and such and it flows freely. Res. Is full. Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
ComancheKid45 Posted April 23, 2017 Author Posted April 23, 2017 I cycled the wheel lock to lock about 2 dozen times with the engine off. Anything below 1k rpms it provides no assistance, above that it works normal.
HOrnbrod Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 You have to cycle the steering lock to lock with the engine running.
ComancheKid45 Posted April 23, 2017 Author Posted April 23, 2017 Ok I'll give that a shot....It's been many years since I messed with power steering. Haha Just jack up the front and cycle it for a bit?
HOrnbrod Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 I don't jack it up. Just go stop to stop for 20 times or so, eyeball the reservoir and add fluid if necessary, repeat, until it stops bubbling.
Green Mesa XJ Posted April 23, 2017 Posted April 23, 2017 There are instructions out there to turn the wheels with the engine off and others with it running. Last gear swap I did both until the steering started to feel normal. If there is a lot of trapped air the fluid can foam with the pump running. At least that's one of the theories. If it's still not working maybe the pressure side is blocked off some how Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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