Grand Cherokee 2WD Limited V8-4.7L (2002)
Power Steering Line/Hose: All Technical Service Bulletins
Power Steering - Moan/Whine on Turns
NUMBER: 19-002-03
GROUP: Steering
DATE: Feb. 28, 2003
SUBJECT:
Power Steering Moan or Whine-Like Sound When Turning
OVERVIEW:
This bulletin involves eliminating hose contact by separating the low and high pressure power steering hoses at the steering gear.
MODELS:
2002 - 2003
(WJ)
Grand Cherokee (Domestic Markets)
2002 - 2003
(WG)
Grand Cherokee (International Markets)
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO DOMESTIC GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.7L OR 4.7L H.O. ENGINE (SALES
CODES EVA OR EVC) AND BUILT PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 15, 2002 (MDH 1115XX), AND DOMESTIC VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A
4.0L ENGINE (SALES CODE ERH) AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 12, 2003 (MDH 0212XX).
NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO INTERNATIONAL GRAND CHEROKEE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 4.7L OR 4.7L H.O. ENGINE
(SALES CODES EVA OR EVC) AND BUILT PRIOR TO OCTOBER 10, 2002 (MDH 1010XX), AND INTERNATIONAL VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH A 4.0L ENGINE (SALES CODE ERH) AND BUILT PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 02, 2003 (MDH 0202XX).
SYMPTOM/CONDITION:
The customer while driving may experience a moan or whine-like sound when turning.
The condition may occur when either a left or right turn is made.
DIAGNOSIS:
1.
With the transmission in park and the parking brake set, start the vehicle engine.
2.
Slowly turn the steering wheel in one direction and then in the other direction.
