BMWGuy
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Did a search and found some possible answers, however I'm still not sure.
2001 Cherokee Sport, 130k miles, 4.0, part-time 4WD (NP231).
New front wheel bearings and outer u-joints approximately 25k miles ago.
Left front wheel in 2WD binds at full/near-full lock left or right when driving. Very similar to 4WD on dry pavement. Jacked up the front end and turned each wheel by hand full-lock left, centered, and full-lock right. Only the left front binds. Seems to have more resistance in forward motion than rearward.
I checked all steering and suspension components. PS pump and fluid are fine. I had just lubed the front end when I changed the oil last week. There is no noise at all at any time. I replaced the front u-joints due to the whine when worn out. Replaced the wheel bearings at the same time.
Although it would appear it could be the u-joint based upon my search, they are low mileage and the seals are intact and no noise as before.
I would appreciate any help on this. It runs and drives fine with the exception of tight turns.
Thanks.
2001 Cherokee Sport, 130k miles, 4.0, part-time 4WD (NP231).
New front wheel bearings and outer u-joints approximately 25k miles ago.
Left front wheel in 2WD binds at full/near-full lock left or right when driving. Very similar to 4WD on dry pavement. Jacked up the front end and turned each wheel by hand full-lock left, centered, and full-lock right. Only the left front binds. Seems to have more resistance in forward motion than rearward.
I checked all steering and suspension components. PS pump and fluid are fine. I had just lubed the front end when I changed the oil last week. There is no noise at all at any time. I replaced the front u-joints due to the whine when worn out. Replaced the wheel bearings at the same time.
Although it would appear it could be the u-joint based upon my search, they are low mileage and the seals are intact and no noise as before.
I would appreciate any help on this. It runs and drives fine with the exception of tight turns.
Thanks.