I have Nissan Altima 2005 and it has 78k miles. Car steering is too hard to make left/right turns. Steering is too too hard in the morning. PS Fulid is good and I don't see any fluid leaks. I showed this problem to Sears Auto, they told it might be Rack or PS Pump problem but they didn't figure it out exactly. Please suggest me how can I find out PS Pump problem or Rack&Pinion prob.
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Hey Kumar,
Does the steering get easier when it gets hot? If it get easier when hot, its the rack and pinion gear. The valve body (actually a teflon composition ring(s) o-rings/valve bore housing are getting worn to the point where they are not controlling the fluid flow when its cold,, when the rack and pinion gets hot, the valve bore expands and "corrects" the clearance which in turn, controls the fluid flow. The valve body bore in the rack and pinion housing is worn where the teflon rings ride against the bore.
This is nothing that can be fixed except by replacing the entire rack and pinion gear. Drain ALL the power steering fluid from the pump also and fill with fresh new fluid.
SOURCE: I have a 2006 Nissan Murano SL AWD, done 113k km.
Hi:
Sometimes air gets into the power steering system, and can cause noises.
often, the technician that installed the hose, could ensure all the air is out, by having the car up off the ground, and turning the steering full left and full right, while bleeding the system, as well as making sure that it has 100% fresh fluid too.
SOURCE: I have a two part
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If the car is power steering then you should not be worrying in steering the wheel. It will became stiff if the rack & pinion is alreadt worn out. You will notice also that when you drive through rought road you ill be hearing grinding noise. That is the sign that you need to replace the rack and pinion assembly. what reservoire are you asking here? is that the radiator reservoire or power steering. If its with the power steering then you need to check all connection if everything is tight. check also the cap if it is tight when you close it. Foaming usually builds up if there is trapped air inside. When the pump is running, any air trapped in the pump or lines is compressed, and gets entrapped in the fluid. When an air bubble hits the pump, the pump will cavitate, and thoroughly mix the air into the fluid, entraining the air into the fluid. When the pump stops turning, the entrained air in the rack and lines expands, pushing fluid out the of the reservoir.
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SOURCE: I have a 2002 Nissan
you may need the lower steering shaft. pretty common issue with those. they are starting to pop up more and more now that those cars are getting older (2002 - 2006) models. there is a u-jiont built into the lower steering shaft. those get tight and cause hard steering. have it checked. its the piece that connects to the steering rack and the upper steering column.
SOURCE: Steering wheel hard to turn Left or right on 2002 Nissan Altima
Change your power steering pump but try having your rack and pEnion flushed out first. This may solve your problem please don't forget to rate my solution it is how I earn my achievements Thanks in advance
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