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What is the correct Power Steering Fluid for a 2001 Jeep Cherokee XJ?

According to this website you can use: Power Steering Fluid +4 (If unavailable ATF+4 is Acceptable) Searching through things, it's the Grand Cherokee which requires the different power steering ...
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Jeep hard to turn right after starting

It sounds to me the steering gearbox is having an issue. If the valve which controls which way the fluid is flowing to provide the assist is sticking when you first turn right, then it may be hard to ...
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Mystery coolant leak that suddenly stopped?

Sometimes when mechanics do a pressure test they forget to test the radiator cap. These oftentimes fail and cause the exact symptoms you are experiencing. If the shop cannot find the problem just ...
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Manual transmission difficult to put into gear. Do I need a new clutch?

I agree with the pilot bushing/bearing answer. It isn't seized or it wouldn't allow shifting after a few seconds. More likely it is dragging due to poor lubrication (thickened grease as above). As to ...
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Can someone help plz asap

If you don't get a direct answer you could use a length of taut string (blue on the drawing) to trace the route bypassing the A/C compressor. At suitable locations where the belt and string follow the ...
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Is is possible to mimic drive by wire on a 1998 Jeep Cherokee using servos and other motors

The crew of the series Mythbusters did just as you've described, replacing the steering wheel with a geared servo motor controlled by radio control, along with throttle management. The brake pedal was ...
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7L Auto Transmission Issue Shifting

I wish I could just comment this but my score is too low here. You may just need to clear codes in the pcm (engine and trans memories). Your CEL may not be on but there could still be stored "...
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Manual transmission difficult to put into gear. Do I need a new clutch?

I apologize in advance but this is going to be somewhat of an answer with a question to the original poster. (Hopefully he sees this!) I have, to a T, the exact issues the original poster describes ...
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2014 Jeep Cherokee Wiring harness ground to a 12v power outlet

Well, you could do, but the risk is that the ground is only large enough for the power socket capacity 5A or 10A. I, personally, would provide a ground to a suitable earth or ground point, even the ...
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While driving 96 Jeep cherokee stalled

Fuses are there to protect from runaway electrical currents that can damage components or start a fire, if you have a fuse repeatedly blowing then there's a short in your electrical system. A wire has ...
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Wiring for radio issues?

Here are the diagrams for the base sound system, colors are the same for Premium Sound.
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Can fuel trim (LTFT) be too high or too low? Not using stock injectors

By using this fuel injector calculator, your new injectors are flowing 24.2 lb/hr @ 49psi, which is a bit more than stock (by 1.0 lb/hr). This could definitely be why you're seeing LTFT levels being ...
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