1990 Jeep Cherokee

Tiny
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I have a 1990 jeep cherokee just purchased and I noticed today when I make a sharp left or right turnthe front wheels seem to lock upand slide!
straighten the wheel and it goes fine. Any help out there?
Monday, May 1st, 2006 AT 1:56 PM

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Tiny
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Is it two or 4 wheel drive?
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Monday, May 1st, 2006 AT 2:06 PM
Tiny
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[quote= "losone"]Is it two or 4 wheel drive?[/Quote] it is 4 wheel drive
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Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006 AT 7:29 AM
Tiny
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You may have a defective CV joint on that side that causes the wheels to lock. Oddly it could be the opposite side that is causing the problem. You can take a bar and position it so you can check for vertical slack in the joints. Do it on both sides with the wheels straight ahead. There shouldn't be over 1/4 inch of vertical slack.

It is not a safe situation because they may start to wear and lock on a small turn. Check it out and let me know. Good luck
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Tuesday, May 2nd, 2006 AT 8:56 AM

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