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Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Turning problems

22 messages,  Last post on Jun 15, 2012 at 12:32 PM

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#13 of 22 Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Turning problems [dwrek] by zjfamilyman

Mar 22, 2012 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: dwrek (Mar 07, 2008 10:42 am)
It shouldn't have anything to do with the Tranny. Most Jeep enthusiasts will tell you that it is the viscous coupler in the transfer case, a part essential to the quadra trac 4wd system that is known to wear out at about 150,000 miles. In some cases the transfer case fluid is just dirty and needs changed, the same can apply to the front differential fluid. You'll probably need to have the viscous coupler changed though, or you can switch to the selec-trac transfer case that doesn't utilize a viscous coupler as it is not an on demand system.

#14 of 22 Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Turning problems [zjfamilyman] by northcountry1

Jun 14, 2012 (12:08 pm)

Replying to: zjfamilyman (Mar 22, 2012 2:15 pm)
My 2007 JGC Diesel is similar problem with sterring. Dealer said it was the power sterring pump and needed to replace or flush the line. Pump was on BO so they flushed the line and no difference - what a surprise. Two weeks later and the probem seems to be getting worse. Happens mostly in the morning when I back out of my parking stall and then go forward, turning sharply. The front wheels seem to be fighting each other and rocks the steeering wheel back and forth slightly. Once I get out of the parking lot and start moving forward on the street it goes away and I don't notice it again until the next morning. Would you agree it would be in the trasfer case?

#21 of 22 Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Turning problems [northcountry1] by repeter

Jun 15, 2012 (8:03 am)

Replying to: northcountry1 (Jun 14, 2012 12:08 pm)
As I posted earlier,I took my front drive shaft out of my 95 JGC and drove it that way for a whole season.This confirmed the problem was in the transfer case;specifally,the viscous coupler.I reinstalled it when the snow flew and to date,mid june,the problem appears to have cured itself..note..if you remove the driveshaft you MUST use the E-brake...my wife drives a 94 JGC with the same problem and I've taken out her front drive shaft..she noticed a huge improvement in handling immediately..of course,if you really need 4WD this won't work for you,but they handle very well without it..greetings from Kelowna BC Canada

#22 of 22 Re: Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Turning problems [northcountry1] by blue2cooter1

Jun 15, 2012 (12:32 pm)

Replying to: northcountry1 (Jun 14, 2012 12:08 pm)
that is most definitely the viscous coupling. I had the same problem with my 98 GC but I waited too long and tore up my front differential. I went the better and cheaper route and bought an NP242 transfer case. Replaced front end and transfer case, problem solved......... The viscous coupling is around $500 and a rebuilt 242 transfer case if I remember right was around $385

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