Steering is way too stiff for my arthritic hands. Can it be made softer?
Power steering is adjusted by the pressure settings in the pump. Regardless of the conditions of your hands, there should be assistance from the pump .I would suggest that you have it checked at an accredited steering shop as the power steering pump may be faulty
SOURCE: Stiff steering wheel upon start up
Check your serpintine belt for cracks, & dryness. Also if wet the steering will not operate easily neither
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your pump could possibly be going bad. if it sounds like the fluid is low even though it is full you need to replace the pump. also check the steering linkage and shaft to the steering gear box to make sure there are no obstructions. hope this helps...
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low fluid is the first thing to check.And find out if it has speed sensitve steering. The pressure valve may be faulty ,that system overboosts p/s pres at low car speeds to steer easier
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the power steering reservoir on this car is on the passenger side, back of the motor, far down. you will see a small cap with a picture of a white steering wheel. keep looking, it's difficult to see but it is there!
as for the noise, my first suspicions would either be upper strut bearings, or possible a lower control arm bushing pulling out of place. failing those, could be a seizing tie rod end or ball joint. very unlikely, but not to be ruled out, is the intermediate steering shaft (what connects your steering wheel to the steering rack). a mechanic with a good knowledge in suspension diagnosis should be able to pick off your problem. if you wish to continue diagnosing yourself, a mechanics stethascope can be very useful to hear wear the steering linkage is binding. good luck!
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Your power steering system is "electric" so it has a problem. Take it to a dealer or a shop that does a lot of GM repairs.
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