01 jeep cherokee steering wont return, what gives?

Question

I just bought an 01 cherokee that was sitting for a year. The only major thing wrong i have found is the steering will not return to center. It seems tight, if you turn the wheel either way it stick their until it is manually turned back to center. It is difficult to steer also like it is really stiff. Please help me!

I have replaced the steering stabilizer shock.

Greased all the available fittings.

Answer 1

i had the same issue after i lifted my tj       on a flat level surface set the front tires straight and loosen the the tension set bolt the nipple looking thing on the top of the gear box adjust the inner s***w tighten and test drive and repeat until it feels right to you only adjust a little at a time after you set it replace the fluid and you will be ready to go it worked for me 3 years later and just fine

Answer 2

How dirty is the oil in the power steering pump reservoir? Burned smell or none?

Do you hear a hissing sound at full turn and engine on. Yes, pump probably OK..

I hate to tell you,  but probably the  power steering box is bad.

Auto Zone has them rebuilt and not hard to change.

Good  Luck