Steering wheel not turning smoothly
#1
Steering wheel not turning smoothly
Guys, my 1998 ES300 steering wheel doesn't turn as smoothly as I think it should. The best way I can describe it - its noticeable more difficult turning the wheel at the 10 & 2 O'clock positions. That's the best I can do. Now last week I took it to a trusted mechanic and they looked underneath the car. They said that I needed a new power steering pump because the "seal blew." I was expecting the resistance to go away but its still there.
What else is most likely the culprit?
What else is most likely the culprit?
#2
It's possible to be a bad diagnosis. When I got my car, my engine was covered in oil and some of it was dripping from the power steering pump. The oil was coming from the camshaft seals, which made me think that I had a power steering leak.
I would start by checking the tension of the power steering belt, then replace your PS fluid. If it's still acting up, it could be a sign of a bad steering rack.
I would start by checking the tension of the power steering belt, then replace your PS fluid. If it's still acting up, it could be a sign of a bad steering rack.
#3
Mr. Booby you are right on the mark as usual. A mechanic drove my car and said its most likely the steering rack. He basically said its expected for a car that is 16 years old. I told him Ill just live with it since I am assuming this is a very expensive fix. Would you agree its something I could worry about later?
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