Things You'll Need:
- Power steering fluid
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Step 1
Check the power steering fluid in your Jeep Grand Cherokee at intervals of 7,500 miles. You can also check other fluid levels at the same time, including coolant, brake fluid and transmission fluid.
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Step 2
Make sure that your vehicle is parked on a flat surface, and wait for the engine to cool before you check any of your fluid levels, including the power steering fluid, since warm fluid reads at different levels than cool fluid.
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Step 3
Locate the power steering reservoir in the power-steering system in the engine department. The reservoir should be clearly labeled, as are the fluid level markings on the reservoir. Check that the fluid level is above the low level mark and add fluid if necessary.
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Step 4
Refill your power steering fluid using only Jeep-approved power steering fluids. For the 1999 to 2004 generation, you must use only MS5931 power steering fluid, available from MOPAR. Standard ATF+4 power steering fluid is not accepted by your Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicle.
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Step 5
Inspect other parts in the power steering system, including the power steering pump and the hoses and connectors to make sure there are no leaks in the system. If you see worn or broken hoses or clamps, replace them immediately.
