Drive belt noise due to improperly installed power steering pump pulley on Jeep Wrangler

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025

Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

2.5L 4 cylinder If the power steering pump pulley is not installed in the correct position on the pump shaft, the drive belt may make a chirping noise and sound as though it is coming from another component.

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Jeep Wrangler vehicles with this problem

3 model years affected

Average mileage: 160,000 miles

(160,000 - 160,000)

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