Power Steering Hard to Turn
06-20-2009, 12:37 PM
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Power Steering Hard to Turn
My 95' Leaving this morning steering wheel hard to turn at low speeds like something grabing.Could it be the seals in the Rack and Pinion getting hard because it seems to get better when it warms up.
It has 70K Mi. on it....No Leaks
It has 70K Mi. on it....No Leaks
06-21-2009, 03:09 PM
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Some say the is 'morning sickness' for the rack, meaning you will need a replacement rack very soon. Mine seemed to do that about two years ago. I changed the fluid and it never happened again.
06-21-2009, 03:21 PM
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Thanx for the Info
06-21-2009, 03:51 PM
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06-21-2009, 03:56 PM
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Mine started getting "morning sickness" about 5 years ago. I sucked out about a 1/2 quart and added a botlle of the Lucas additive. Its been perfect ever since. 
06-21-2009, 03:58 PM
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Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak - LP10008
Power Steering Stop Leak is totally effective at removing hard spots and tightness in worn rack & pinions. To correct worn rack and pinions, empty the reservoir and refill it with Lucas PSSL (usually 12 oz.). Results are immediate and long lasting. 12 OZ. BOTTLE
Product# LP10008
Detailed Info Price US $8.70 Qty
08-08-2009, 11:18 PM
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I just did the Lucas on a hard to turn and grabbing rack. Within seconds you would have thought I had a new rack. It worked wonders. I sucked out all the old fluid first. It was like dirty water with no thickness to it. Lucas is very heavy when putting in. I would try it before anything else.
08-09-2009, 01:38 PM
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I just did the Lucas on a hard to turn and grabbing rack. Within seconds you would have thought I had a new rack. It worked wonders. I sucked out all the old fluid first. It was like dirty water with no thickness to it. Lucas is very heavy when putting in. I would try it before anything else.
Mine is fine now...no problems since ...knock on wood.
