Difficult and noisy steering?

[ohiopatriot]

Have you checked tire pressures?

 

[JMT]

@KCsTJ the serpentine belt on the 4.0L is on a spring loaded tensioner. There isn't any way to snug it up without replacing the assembly. Not like an old alternator bracket that you can adjust. I suppose the belt could still be slipping under load, but I would think other things would be acting up too, like voltage and cooling, if it were.

@Ranger_b0b , thank you. I wondered about that. Wasn't sure if the 4.0 had the automatic tensioner.
My 97 2.5 has a manual adjust for the serpentine belt, that's why I asked.
Once I get my 4.0 I'll know these things.
Thanks for that explanation Ranger_B0b

@JMT pls disregard my comment re: manual adjusting serpentine belt. Looks like a PS pump is in order :-/[/QUOTE]
Well, I’m reading the FSM. Here’s what it says, see #4. DAvey’s has a pump for $60 plus shipping

 

[JMT]

Have you checked tire pressures?

I usually run 26psi (33’s). I should check though, it’s been over a month, thanks!

 

[KCsTJ]

$60 doesn't sound too bad for a PS pump. Sounds like she just wore out from wheelin in the Texas hill country