What causes 2004 jeep grand cherokee torque steer while in 2 wheel drive

The below is from wikipedia...there may be an imbalance in how the power is being applied. Is the wheel alignment correct? Is the drivetrain all fully intact?Is the suspension functioning correctly, i.e. are shocks, springs all functioning to original spec. It may be a combination of several things, I would check on alignment and suspension. Tyre wear might give an indication of what is going on. I appreciate there are no obvious signs,
Have you been using the vehicle off road for an extended period of time recently, i.e. befor the problem arose? Sorry I can only make suggestions, question what it might be, without vehicle to hand diagnosis is difficult. Please eloborate, add more detail and repost the query, thanks.



Torque steer is the unintended influence of engine torque on the steering, especially in front-wheel drive vehicles. For example, during heavy acceleration the steering may pull to one side, which may be disturbing to the driver. The effect is manifested either as a tugging sensation in the steering wheel, or a veering of the vehicle from the intended path. Torque steer is directly related to differences in the forces in the contact patches of the left and right drive wheels. The effect becomes more evident when high torques are applied to the drive wheels either because of a high overall reduction ratio between the engine and wheels, high engine torque, or some combination of the two. Torque steer is distinct from steering kickback.