Scoobydoo Ste

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My steering has got a bit heavier than usual and the steering wheel doesn't return to center once i've turned a corner - checked the fluid and that's okay, checked the rack for leaks and none seen and I can see the belt turning so I know that's okay.

I'm thinking maybe a knackered pump but all help appreciated before I change this and if I do need to change it, is there a certain one I need or are they all the same on the newage models?

Thanks.

Turbotits

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Check the u/j joint and spray with wd40 or similar

Scoobydoo Ste

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Just tried that, went for a 5 minute drive and no difference.

This has just happened all of a sudden this afternoon. It was fine when I drove home from work last night.

Scoobydoo Ste

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Any more input on this?

scooberuni

Could it be a worn belt? I changed my alternator/power steering belt not long ago after it became a struggle to turn. The belt looked fine from the outside but once it took it off I could see that it had loads of little cracks in it, must have been the original belt from 2002 and it had started to deteriorate.

ditchmyster

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+1 on the belt, mine also looked fine from the top and my steering was a bit heavy and kind of notchy, had a good close look at it and had cracks all around the inside as above, so changed all the belts and jobs a good un.

Scoobydoo Ste

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I'll have a good look at it later but wouldn't something like that usually happen gradually and not just all of a sudden?

T5NYW

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+1 belt

Scoobydoo Ste

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Update on this:

Today it seems a lot better, not perfect though but i'm thinking the wd40 on the steering joint left to dwell overnight has maybe helped?

Scoobydoo Ste

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Well I think it was the unijoint so thanks to Turbotits for suggesting it.

I got my missus to turn the steering wheel full lock left to right a few times whilst I soaked it in WD40 and after leaving it to dwell it now seems as good as ever

T5NYW

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Dw40 does fix the problem but tends to dry out. Lubricate it with thin oil now it's free.

Tony