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Aug 12, 2020 | 07:35 PM

Vernondo

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Power Steering Issue

Power steering is very hard at low speed. No noise or grinding from anywhere, just stiff as heck.
Any thoughts?
Where can I find a reasonably priced repair manual? Local expert wants $150 w/ update?

Aug 12, 2020 | 08:25 PM

thoiboi

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How do you feel about doing it yourself and just buy new seals?

Aug 12, 2020 | 08:36 PM

Vernondo

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Ya, I intend to do all the work myself.

Nov 9, 2020 | 07:29 PM

Arjun Mahavni

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Originally Posted by thoiboi

How do you feel about doing it yourself and just buy new seals?

Are the seals for the rack and pinion or for the pump? I too am having this issue but it only happens sometimes so I think those seals you're talking about are on their way out

Nov 21, 2020 | 05:34 PM

GreenRL080

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Originally Posted by Arjun Mahavni

Are the seals for the rack and pinion or for the pump? I too am having this issue but it only happens sometimes so I think those seals you're talking about are on their way out

I second this, my steering does the same thing. If I can repair the OE parts with better seals I’d rather go that route.