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stiff steering issue 850 1997

posted by  mnkyhead on  Wed May 18 03:26 CST 2005
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My steering all of a sudden became stiff. one day it was fine, the next stiff. It is normal for about 10 degrees when driving straight, but as soon as I go into a turn, right or left, it becomes harder to turn the wheel. It also doesn't return to center as easily. The right turn is stiff all the way through, the left has flat spots. I checked the PS fluid, and it is fine. The weird thing is when it rains, the steering is fine. Could it be the steering column? I had my left ball joint replaced, could something have happend then? could it be the s belt?
Thanks
Russ








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    stiff steering issue 850 1997

    posted by  tonyg on  Wed May 18 05:20 CST 2005
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    Mine has done the same over the years on my '94 850. All you have to do is apply some packing grease to the U joint found at the end of the steering column. My experience is this usually occurs over the winter months when the temperature drops below 0C. I get my mechanic to do the job because it's easily accessible from beneath when on a hoist. He doesn't even charge me for this. After a little penetrating grease is applied, the steering is back to normal.
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    '82 240DL Stock / Masters Class, '94 850 GLT Fully Loaded / Daily Driver, CVC / VCOA Member http://www.capcan.com/tonyg.htm








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    stiff steering issue 850 1997

    posted by  someone claiming to be ksg on  Wed May 18 04:25 CST 2005 [RELATED]

    How are your upper strut mounts/bearings and spring seats? I replaced a bad one and the steering got noticeably lighter. The bearing I replaced was quite bad.







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