Catch in steering wheel

Asked by wirwin Dec 07, 2014 at 10:49 AM about the 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport 4-Door 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Ihave a 1996 Jeep Cherokee Sport and when I turn the steering wheel there is a "catch"
in it. This happens when turning either right or left. Thanks for any help.

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ytlas answered 9 years ago

Have you checked the fluid level in the power steering pump reservoir?

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KenF answered 9 years ago

I'd check there isn't some sort of interference with the steering shaft/u-joint under the hood hitting the frame or other assemblies.

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