STEERING HARD!! QX4

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Post by iceman14n » Mon Aug 13, 2012 7:32 am

My steering wheel turns extremely stiff. WHAT CAN I DO?

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Post by Towncivilian » Mon Aug 13, 2012 10:40 am

Have you checked the power steering fluid level?

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Post by zach7685 » Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:25 pm

I'm having the same issue. Mid turn it goes like stiff soft stiff soft while turning... Checked level

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Post by Towncivilian » Mon Aug 13, 2012 12:45 pm

Bleed air by jacking up the front end and turning the steering wheel lock to lock with the engine on. Top off fluid as required.