Steering Stiff Spots

Will Evans

Well-Known Member
Hey Guys,
Having an issue with my steering and I was wondering if any of you have had the same issue;
When I turn the wheel it goes from Stiff to Normal back to Stiff and then to Normal again throughout the rotation of the wheel. I have heard that this could be due to the U joint on the lower steering column. I have read on other forums that lubing it up can eliminate this. My power steering pump is not making any alarming noises such a whining when the wheel is turned.

Anyone ever run into this issue before?

Thanks in advance,

Will
 
No, but... I’d check all fluids, if they are low that’s usually because of a leak somewhere. You can try the lubing of the U joints see if that help if not come back and let us know.
 
It was definitely the U-Joint. I used some SeaFoam Deep Creep and it feels much better. Not binding anymore. I will expect to have to replace this in the next couple years or so.

Thanks for your input guys!
Glad it’s better.
 
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