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Is a $1,000 for my Power Steering Sound right?


zeke211
08-01-2006, 02:29 AM
My power steering on (a new Cherokee a few years old)had been grinding when I turned it to the right so I took it to Brakes Plus in Denver.
They said oh it should be the Power Steering Pump $500 than that didn't work so they had to replce Power steering gear box next $600, total 1,000 now 2 weeks later it's grinding again when turning....what the Heck??
Not only did I spend a grand on this but now it's not even fixed..Any ideas?:screwy:

fredjacksonsan
08-01-2006, 08:38 AM
My first idea is to stay away from Brakes Plus. On the positive side you've got a lot of new hardware under there which should last forever.

Have you had anyone turn the wheel while you have a look and listen under the front end? When does it grind...sitting still or while moving? What kind of grinding is it...metallic clinking or a softer sound? A bit more description would be helpful.

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