Hard Steering Wheel to the Right only

[EyeAmRed2U]

When I turn the wheel to the right (passenger) side, very tight, almost like I have no power steering. Turning to the Left (Driver) side is fine. Is this a sign of the rack going? Should I flush the power steering unit? No visible leaks on the ground. The reservoir is full, fluid is not burnt in color.

Thanks

Ken

 

[The_Roadie]

How many miles? Any other maintenance history?

I'd say you need a reman rack, yes. Flush the fluid first as an experiment if you're over 100K and didn't do it when it was due, but I wouldn't hold out much hope.

 

[EyeAmRed2U]

69,700 miles. Just replaced upper ball joints. Just checked fluid again and it light brown in color, so it is burnt. Been running strong. I have a good mechanic, going to give him a call. Is it better to replace the rack or try and replace the seals with a kit?

 

[The_Roadie]

I didn't want to rebuild mine for extended downtime when it started leaking so I got a reman. I was working nights and weekends on a hot project and my brother was helping me on weekends only.

 

[EyeAmRed2U]

Replaced the rack. Job only took me 5 hours to complete. Steering is now back normal.

 

[The_Roadie]

Thanks for the report. Which one did you buy, and for the benefit of future searchers, how much?

 

[HARDTRAILZ]

I just bought the seal kit to try and stop my leak because the function is fine. Glad you got it done quickly. Hopefully it goes as easy for me.

 

[EyeAmRed2U]

I bought the Cardone Select Rack and Pinion for $380.00. This was a new unit, not remanufactured.