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Old 05-22-13, 05:57 AM
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For a while now I have experienced my wheel being very hard to turn, mainly when not in motion which can make it difficult to park. I was told this was the result of a faulty drive shaft. My question is does this sound like it could be the problem? The individual did show me where the drive shaft was a little hard to rotate. I'm ready to change this part on my own seeing as though I am mechanically inclined. Does anyone have pointers are a video to point me to?
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Are there any notable sounds when you turn your steering wheel?
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Its possible that your power steering pump is going out. Check the fluid while you're at it.
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Its possible that your power steering pump is going out. Check the fluid while you're at it.
First things first.. Didn't want to state the obvious, but agreed; doesn't hurt to check.
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Old 05-26-13, 08:41 PM
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Did all that a while back steering pump is good as is the fluid
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steering shaft? maybe?
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