I have a 1990 YJ. In the past month the steering column makes a grinding
noise, and though it sounds like it is near the steering wheel, I know it
probably is not.

Also, turning to the left and right is a bit harder - like the Power
Steering is going?

I drained the Power Steering fluid (though it was not leaking) and refreshed
it with a sealer. Again, nothing is leaking.

Replaced the Power Steering Belt, but no change.

Is it the pump?

Thanks.

Lou Boncek
Oswego, NY

 

It's probably a front u-joint or hub. Raise the front axle off the ground
and turn the wheels by hand... try steering left and right at the same time.

-Brian

"Lou Boncek" <lboncek@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:BD0D93FA.AFBE%lboncek@twcny.rr.com...
: I have a 1990 YJ. In the past month the steering column makes a grinding
: noise, and though it sounds like it is near the steering wheel, I know it
: probably is not.
:
: Also, turning to the left and right is a bit harder - like the Power
: Steering is going?
:
: I drained the Power Steering fluid (though it was not leaking) and
refreshed
: it with a sealer. Again, nothing is leaking.
:
: Replaced the Power Steering Belt, but no change.
:
: Is it the pump?
:
: Thanks.
:
: Lou Boncek
: Oswego, NY
:

 

It's probably a front u-joint or hub. Raise the front axle off the ground
and turn the wheels by hand... try steering left and right at the same time.

-Brian

"Lou Boncek" <lboncek@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:BD0D93FA.AFBE%lboncek@twcny.rr.com...
: I have a 1990 YJ. In the past month the steering column makes a grinding
: noise, and though it sounds like it is near the steering wheel, I know it
: probably is not.
:
: Also, turning to the left and right is a bit harder - like the Power
: Steering is going?
:
: I drained the Power Steering fluid (though it was not leaking) and
refreshed
: it with a sealer. Again, nothing is leaking.
:
: Replaced the Power Steering Belt, but no change.
:
: Is it the pump?
:
: Thanks.
:
: Lou Boncek
: Oswego, NY
:

 

It's probably a front u-joint or hub. Raise the front axle off the ground
and turn the wheels by hand... try steering left and right at the same time.

-Brian

"Lou Boncek" <lboncek@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:BD0D93FA.AFBE%lboncek@twcny.rr.com...
: I have a 1990 YJ. In the past month the steering column makes a grinding
: noise, and though it sounds like it is near the steering wheel, I know it
: probably is not.
:
: Also, turning to the left and right is a bit harder - like the Power
: Steering is going?
:
: I drained the Power Steering fluid (though it was not leaking) and
refreshed
: it with a sealer. Again, nothing is leaking.
:
: Replaced the Power Steering Belt, but no change.
:
: Is it the pump?
:
: Thanks.
:
: Lou Boncek
: Oswego, NY
:

 

It's probably a front u-joint or hub. Raise the front axle off the ground
and turn the wheels by hand... try steering left and right at the same time.

-Brian

"Lou Boncek" <lboncek@twcny.rr.com> wrote in message
news:BD0D93FA.AFBE%lboncek@twcny.rr.com...
: I have a 1990 YJ. In the past month the steering column makes a grinding
: noise, and though it sounds like it is near the steering wheel, I know it
: probably is not.
:
: Also, turning to the left and right is a bit harder - like the Power
: Steering is going?
:
: I drained the Power Steering fluid (though it was not leaking) and
refreshed
: it with a sealer. Again, nothing is leaking.
:
: Replaced the Power Steering Belt, but no change.
:
: Is it the pump?
:
: Thanks.
:
: Lou Boncek
: Oswego, NY
:

 

Hi,
I have a 1998 wrangler.I use to hear a noise while turning the
steering wheel. Under the dash board- where the shaft goes threw the
firewall- spray wd-40 or silicone there.The noise should quiet down.
Hope this helps you. Have a Happy fourth of July!

On Sun, 04 Jul 2004 15:01:13 GMT, Lou Boncek <lboncek@twcny.rr.com>
wrote:

>I have a 1990 YJ. In the past month the steering column makes a grinding
>noise, and though it sounds like it is near the steering wheel, I know it
>probably is not.
>
>Also, turning to the left and right is a bit harder - like the Power
>Steering is going?
>
>I drained the Power Steering fluid (though it was not leaking) and refreshed
>it with a sealer. Again, nothing is leaking.
>
>Replaced the Power Steering Belt, but no change.
>
>Is it the pump?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Lou Boncek
>Oswego, NY

Have sense,patience,and self-restrain,and no mischief will come.

 

Hi,
I have a 1998 wrangler.I use to hear a noise while turning the
steering wheel. Under the dash board- where the shaft goes threw the
firewall- spray wd-40 or silicone there.The noise should quiet down.
Hope this helps you. Have a Happy fourth of July!

On Sun, 04 Jul 2004 15:01:13 GMT, Lou Boncek <lboncek@twcny.rr.com>
wrote:

>I have a 1990 YJ. In the past month the steering column makes a grinding
>noise, and though it sounds like it is near the steering wheel, I know it
>probably is not.
>
>Also, turning to the left and right is a bit harder - like the Power
>Steering is going?
>
>I drained the Power Steering fluid (though it was not leaking) and refreshed
>it with a sealer. Again, nothing is leaking.
>
>Replaced the Power Steering Belt, but no change.
>
>Is it the pump?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Lou Boncek
>Oswego, NY

Have sense,patience,and self-restrain,and no mischief will come.

 

Hi,
I have a 1998 wrangler.I use to hear a noise while turning the
steering wheel. Under the dash board- where the shaft goes threw the
firewall- spray wd-40 or silicone there.The noise should quiet down.
Hope this helps you. Have a Happy fourth of July!

On Sun, 04 Jul 2004 15:01:13 GMT, Lou Boncek <lboncek@twcny.rr.com>
wrote:

>I have a 1990 YJ. In the past month the steering column makes a grinding
>noise, and though it sounds like it is near the steering wheel, I know it
>probably is not.
>
>Also, turning to the left and right is a bit harder - like the Power
>Steering is going?
>
>I drained the Power Steering fluid (though it was not leaking) and refreshed
>it with a sealer. Again, nothing is leaking.
>
>Replaced the Power Steering Belt, but no change.
>
>Is it the pump?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Lou Boncek
>Oswego, NY

Have sense,patience,and self-restrain,and no mischief will come.

 

Hi,
I have a 1998 wrangler.I use to hear a noise while turning the
steering wheel. Under the dash board- where the shaft goes threw the
firewall- spray wd-40 or silicone there.The noise should quiet down.
Hope this helps you. Have a Happy fourth of July!

On Sun, 04 Jul 2004 15:01:13 GMT, Lou Boncek <lboncek@twcny.rr.com>
wrote:

>I have a 1990 YJ. In the past month the steering column makes a grinding
>noise, and though it sounds like it is near the steering wheel, I know it
>probably is not.
>
>Also, turning to the left and right is a bit harder - like the Power
>Steering is going?
>
>I drained the Power Steering fluid (though it was not leaking) and refreshed
>it with a sealer. Again, nothing is leaking.
>
>Replaced the Power Steering Belt, but no change.
>
>Is it the pump?
>
>Thanks.
>
>Lou Boncek
>Oswego, NY

Have sense,patience,and self-restrain,and no mischief will come.

 

On 7/4/04 11:01 AM, in article BD0D93FA.AFBE%lboncek@twcny.rr.com, "Lou
Boncek" <lboncek@twcny.rr.com> wrote:

>Thanks for the replies. It was a little of both. Tight where the shaft went
through the fire wall, and a U-joint that looks like it is getting loose....lou