2002 WJ 4.7 OVERLAND POWER STEERING OVERHAUL - PROJECT GRAND CHEROKEE WJ EPISODE 1

[@johnzarollin2749]

Saved a some money on my 97 Jeep Grand Cherokee; 6 cy, 4.0L, w/AC, repairing a power steering fluid leak that I couldn't find while pump was on the vehicle. The pump and reservoirs can be purchased separately which meant the units have a non-factory seal between them. Most likely O-rings. Removing the pump unit on a hunch paid off. They are in fact 2 O--rings that are used, and available at hardware stores. A #11 for the lower pressure between reservoir and pump, a #6 for the high pressure coming out of the top of the pump. Cleaned fittings well, slipped O-rings on and re-installed unit for a total cost $2.51. Fitting sizes may be different pending manufacturer's design. #11 = 1/2"ID x 5/8" OD x 1/8" H. #6 = 1/4" ID X 5/16" OD x 3/32H. TIP: The high pressure O-ring deforms to fit as it is compressed by fitting. Compare to one removed.

[@ProjectDanH]

Dude that's some solid info right there! Thank you for the input

[@DEInTheGarage]

Does your oil pressure sending unit leak at all? I have had 3 and they all seep a bit

[@ProjectDanH]

I think it seeps a bit.. everything in there was yucky!

[@JohnDBSD]

Great videos. - Best WJ channel on KZbin by far. Is there a “Power Steering Overhaul Part 2” to complement this vid? Looked for it and don’t see it. Thanks again

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Man! Yes there is another vid! please see me WJ playlist!

[@rick850angler6]

Man U make it look so easy....💯👍🦅🇺🇸

[@ProjectDanH]

I try! lol. so far so good with this baby!

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

Hey Dan! Was going to say you need to do the gas prop upgrade to your hood, then noticed it already has them. Upcoming quick project. One of the best upgrades I've done to my XJ. And btw, heading to the pull and save for my power steering bracket today. God bless, stay well.

[@ProjectDanH]

Good call brother! how ya get a nice score! 🙏

[@fugitivetattoo]

What's a gas prop upgrade on the hood?

[@bradpittiful7288]

love all your jeep content...but when its a WJ...im ecstatic!

[@ProjectDanH]

Thanks Brad! any WJ video requests?

[@bradpittiful7288]

@@ProjectDanH how about a transfer case info video...or the difference between the select trac and quadra trac 1 and 2 systems...or is it quadra drive...videos like that! thanks!

[@ProjectDanH]

@@bradpittiful7288 Sounds Good Buddy, I can do that!

[@1stzjtruck706]

Dan your doing great work keep it up just be sure to check that PS pulley for cracks around where they press in the center piece. When I got my wife her WJ the pulley separated from the center throw the belt and the guy we bought it from overheated it

[@ProjectDanH]

oh man! great Idea. I hate overheating Jeeps! 🔥🔥

[@GoatOffroad]

Another great video! Good job Dan!! ❤️🐞

[@ProjectDanH]

awww. You're the best Bug! ♥️👍

[@akchris8092]

Great vid, where did you get the power steering lines? Also looked like you had the wrong color coolant in tharr.

[@ProjectDanH]

I got MOPAR coolant and got the lines from rock auto. Thanks for watching, I really appreciate your view.

[@steven6692]

I almost forgot...the power steering pump has to be replaced with one from 1998 bc of the fittings...hope this helps.

[@ProjectDanH]

ahh exactly!

[@Qwerty8790]

How has this pump been running for you I’m about to replace mine.

[@fugitivetattoo]

Hi Dan, Dan I want to learn to remove front end body panels and grill for access to engine. Is there a good place for this information? Haven't been able to find any vids. How did you learn this? Thank you.

[@ProjectDanH]

hey, its not too difficult, just a few scres and clips. start with the headlights and grill then the bumper cover.

[@fugitivetattoo]

@@ProjectDanH Thanks Dan the Man!

[@ronaldflamingo8711]

Hey Dan! What's the hose/connector to the left of the alternator? My WJ's been having troubles and I noticed mine doesn't have that hose/connector

[@ProjectDanH]

send me pics on Instagram

[@ronaldflamingo8711]

@@ProjectDanH just sent!

[@robertgrauman8602]

I prefer to take the pully off before taking the pump off, but that's mostly because I've worked on cars that you couldn't take the pump off with the pully installed. I had fun a few months ago when my power steering pulley exploded on my 5.2 ZJ going down the interstate one Sunday evening. Thing was so old that when I tried to pull what was left of the pully off it snapped off the lip that the puller holds on to. New pump, pully and lines later and the slightly weird feeling I got in the steering disappeared. Go figure.

[@ProjectDanH]

oh man that's crazy! I hate when the collar rips off!

[@steven6692]

That's the same problem my 04 wj had...got rid of that fan and replaced it with a severe duty clutch and a 17 inch 12 blade ford fan...and just to be triple sure I added a 180 stat and an ebay all aluminum radiator...I sleep better now.

[@ProjectDanH]

awesome bro! well done!

[@danhambrick6331]

I hope your pump lasts longer than mine did.Mine lasted about 9 months,I got it from O'reilly's and it had a lifetime warranty so they replaced it for free.Looks like you got your parts from Rock Auto.Com.Nice job buddy 👍👍

[@ProjectDanH]

lol yea buddy! the rock is the best! thanks buddy!

[@FromSaultoPaul]

Here is the problem. It may be a lifetime warranty and they will replace it for free. What if when it fails to cause more damage than the free replace part that went bad too soon or not the right timing. When you can't afford the good parts but you can't afford not to buy them. Leaves people like me between a Rock and a Hard place. LOL

[@elsydeon666]

I found the O'Reilly house brand power steering fluid is a nice lemonade color and the first spec listed is MS-5931.

[@ProjectDanH]

Sounds great!

[@daviddaniel3250]

Overhaul usually means to rebuild the worn out part. You only replaced the pump

[@oliverrobey6973]

Can I run it without the intercooler for the power steering I already took the compressor off for the AC so I don't need the intercooler

[@ProjectDanH]

Sure, I guess so.

[@anthonydoyle6631]

Hey brother watching your videos and other's preparing to replace my power steering pump on my O2 4.7 Cherokee. Anyway noticed not only did the dealership give you the wrong power steering fluid but you had the wrong green antifreeze in the cooling system as well.

[@ProjectDanH]

All the Fluids have been corrected in my corresponding WJ vids 👍

[@anthonydoyle6631]

Still haven't fixed mine, got my power steering pump and it came with two seals. One is a black o ring and the second is a white plastic ring. Nothing in the instructions says or shows where they go. Did yours come with these as well ? Any idea where they go ? Thanks in advance.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@anthonydoyle6631 the little Orings go inside the line connections, youll see it when you unscrew the fittings

[@Carlos-ip2ir]

If the bolt doesn't have anti sieze from factory don't put any same for lock tite

[@ProjectDanH]

Anti seize everything! Lol

[@Leatherkid01]

Yes u started on this 👍🏻😋

[@ProjectDanH]

Yes I did! 😁

[@DEInTheGarage]

Love me a Project Dan cleaning montage!

[@ProjectDanH]

More to come! This baby was nasty!!

[@The-Lost-Attic]

When you put your belt back on you don’t have to memorize it… You just have to know rib goes on rib and smooth goes on smooth

[@ProjectDanH]

that's a bit of an oversimplification... but you're right.. or maybe I'm slow 🤣🤣🤣

[@bernardocaldeira4354]

Congrats!! Is that the same pump as the zj`s?

[@ProjectDanH]

same or similar pump.. different reservoir

[@shawngill909]

It's a different pump and reservoir. Even the lines going to the pump are not the same.

[@ivanvujadinovic9905]

Forgot to mention the specific P/S fluid these take, especially with the hydro fan. And also how to properly bleed them all :)

[@ProjectDanH]

No, I saved that for my other videos. Keep watching!!

[@waldiwaldi5415]

👍

[@ProjectDanH]

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[@1manmanythings144]

I take you got that title thing straightned out.

[@ProjectDanH]

yeah buddy it cost double what I paid for the Jeep!

[@1manmanythings144]

@@ProjectDanH Yea thats what happens, got that free lincoln and cost me quite abit to get it caught up on tags.

[@ProjectDanH]

@@1manmanythings144 that's the Govt. Getting their cut. Shame!

[@TOO_RAW]

Dude you want to talk about a huge pain in the ass? Replacing the pump in the 4.7 with the front end in place... took me 9 hours!! I also had to re bleed the coolant system since you have to disconnect top coolant line to get the pump back in. I'm about to have to do it again since my pump bearings are going bad and she's leaking again after 9 months. FUN!!!

[@lawnmowerboy7421]

Pull the pump out the bottom then no need to disconnect radiator hoses

[@TOO_RAW]

@@lawnmowerboy7421 I can remove it from the top without disconnecting the top coolant line but putting it back in with the hydraulic line attached is another story

[@ProjectDanH]

Oh man, Fun times with the WJ!