74cj5 steering problem

[bzrut]

Hello, I have a CJ5 that cant drive straight, steering kinda gets hard then releases then veers off in whatever direction it's pointing. it has new tires and are aligned. Tie Rod End all good, Im guessing a bad steering pump. Any advice thanks.

 

[caveman]

I'm going to guess that it's the steering box. I had one do the same thing. Believe it or not, Most American made cars have the same steering box. Some with different ratios.

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Ck the upper and lower ball joints.
Manual steering-correct?? There should be oil in the box.
LG

 

[Hedgehog]

Feels like ball joints to me.

 

[CJ]

Here is a great thread on steering problems.

-->> http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f99/troubleshooting-correcting-your-steering-4106/

 

[Lumpy Grits]

Should be a 'sticky' .
LG

 

[Old Dog]

Bad u-joints in the front axle(s) can make the steering sticky also.

 

[Chilly]

Agree that it's a front axle u-joint. Classic symptom. Joint is tight on one axis, loose on the other. Jack up front end, turn wheel to stops, lock in hub, and spin wheel. I'll bet it's all creaky and groany