the steering wheel is getting stuck when I turn for a tight corner

1992 NISSAN PRIMERA
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FLORYP
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My car got stuck in a gutter as it was reversing out of a drive way. Now, every time I turn the wheel for a tight corner the steering wheel locks up and it takes a lot of effort to turn the wheel. It also makes a loud, low noise when the wheel is turned. What's wrong with my car!
Apr 8, 2012 at 8:56 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Have the power steering pump checked and also the rack and pinion assy
Apr 8, 2012 at 9:03 PM
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DJCL
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Was the front wheel in the rut if so have the front eng checked and aligned. You might have bent somthing
Apr 8, 2012 at 9:04 PM
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FLORYP
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is it likely to be expensive do you think?
Apr 8, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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RASMATAZ
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The repair costs varies with location that's both parts/labor-
Apr 8, 2012 at 10:31 PM