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Steering stiffness
Hi everyone, my steering has been getting stiffer and stiffer and occasionally when i turn sharply it like locks up for a split second. I have had a small leak coming from the two boots underneath for a long time. I used the Lucas power steering fluid and the leak is practically gone. Is a new rack job the only solution to these symptoms. I hope I painted a good enough picture. Thanks for taking the time.
Mike
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It may be the rack and pinion, CV axles or a horrible alignment issue. Get your CV axles checked and check your PS fluid. That is all I can think of, hope it helps.
Keith
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Confirm that it is the boots that are leaking and not a loose/leaking hose.
Another inexpensive fix is to replace the o-ring that sits between the power steering reservoir and pump.
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steering stiffness
Yes, I did the o-ring procedure around a year ago and the Subaru mechanic showed me the leaks from the boots maybe seven months ago. It would leak on the exhaust pipe at times causing smoke but as of late the Lucas stop leak seems to have stopped it after almost two bottles. Maybe I'll check the o-ring again. I just priced a new rack and pinion with the Tampa dealer at around $670.00. Thanks for the feed back.
Mike
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Re: steering stiffness
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It sounds to me like you need a new rack.
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I find all this talk of racks and increased stiffness quite humorous.
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Re: steering stiffness
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