power steering

1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
263,000 MILES
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MSTRUFFLES69
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I was driving and started to turn and it was very difficult. Never had this problem. It has right amount and type of fluid. Any ideas?
Jul 23, 2017 at 1:48 PM
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HMAC300
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this could be a steering box/rack problem especially if only doing it one way. check tire pressures as a low tire can cause the same thing. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-problems
Jul 24, 2017 at 6:11 AM
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MSTRUFFLES69
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Thanks for the reply. All the tire pressures are correct. What do you mean by box/rack problem? Also, there were no unusual noises or bangs when the steering went out.
Jul 24, 2017 at 10:01 AM
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some vehicles have a rack and pinion for steering and others have a steering box. So I put that answer down to cover both types. See pictures of yours one is of it installed in your car.
Jul 24, 2017 at 12:00 PM