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Old 12-22-2003, 10:48 AM
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Heavy steering

Hi !

I have the next problem

Steering to the left side are normal but steering to the right side is so heavy that i must pull with 2 arms at the steering wheel, but first when the wheels stay forward.

Any ideas ?
 
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Old 12-22-2003, 11:59 AM
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Sounds like a steering box rotary valve problem. Some others may have a better idea though. Check the power steering fluid level. The ball joints may also be tight. Alignment could cause this too.
Just some items to check.
 
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Old 12-25-2003, 09:49 AM
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I had this problem. Then my sterring gearbox locked up going down the road. I would check into rebuilding or replacing your gear box
 
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Old 12-25-2003, 02:57 PM
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Hi !

An other thing is, that it goes for a short moment easier(normal) if the car totters by a bad raod or if i drive backward(then it goes a little bit easier but not normal like totter by a bad raod).

Any other hints ? To get a new steering box for this car in Germany for a fair price are impossible.

Thanx and Greets, Pierre
 
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Old 03-30-2004, 04:15 AM
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New Gear Box is in. Thanks for help and infos......
 
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Power steering pump not putting out enoght pressure
 
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