Sticky steering

don320 · Post by **don320** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:32 am

I hope someone can help my power steering gets sticky and a bit jerky this hapend last year and I was told to turn the steering back and forth as it sometimes gets an air bubble this seems to have worked for about 8 months I tried this method again without sucsess it's as if it is you try to turn the wheels without the engine running any suggestions

the laird · Post by **the laird** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:55 am

Sounds like the steering column knuckle starting to seize up.look under the dash where the steering column goes and you will see a universal joint,lay paper towel or rag around the area and spray with wd40 then spray grease work the steering to and fro ,try this and test

teenmal · Post by **teenmal** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 12:33 pm

Hi Don, if you have a Petrol vehicle it would be worthwhile checking the PS belt, and of course the fluid level and condition.

mikeWalsall · Post by **mikeWalsall** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:01 pm

Like as mentioned above ... the UJ / bearings on the steering column have been known to lack lube ..

I find that motor cycle aerosol chain lube is OK as it penetrates like a thin oil then dries to a sticky grease ..

David Edwards · Post by **David Edwards** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:46 pm

also check fluid reservoir under drivers seat too

don320 · Post by **don320** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 11:06 am

I would like to thank everyone for there help with my sticky steering fault I sprayed the steering knuckle and that seemed to do the trick I do have a slight leak I need to top it up once every 2 months I don't know about relacing the seal if anyone has instructions on that it would be great many thanks to all

mikeWalsall · Post by **mikeWalsall** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 11:19 am

Power steering seal kits are available .. but from some accounts to change the lot is a major job ..

Others have used 'Stop leak' (seal softener) additives with good results .. the same as used on auto. boxes ..

There are several makes like .. Lucas .. Wynes .. STP etc:...

rita · Post by **rita** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 11:27 am

You will probably find that a guaranteed reconditioned unit would be the best bet in many cases, the seal kits cost between £60/70 and may not cure the problem if the shaft/ram is worn.

Something like this.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RECONDITIONED ... 1515629031

don320 · Post by **don320** » Fri Jul 17, 2015 9:29 am

Thanks very much for your information I will check out a steering rack on the link you sent me many thanks

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