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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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power steering question
when i take a corner (left or right) there is a hard feeling in the steering wheel sometimes. there is nothing rubbing the steering componets and the p/s fluid shows full.
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 03:57 PM
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A bit vague there...

How sharp are you turning? How "hard" is this spot?

What's your joint look like in the steering shaft?
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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its hard like there is no power steering and im turning from stop sign to street
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 04:07 PM
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How many miles are on your XJ? Your PS pump could be going out
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Old Sep 4, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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lol 248,xxx miles. power steering pumps can go out with out making noises right? cause there is no whineing noises or anything
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