Hard to steer? Steering problems?

I unhooked the outer tie rods and the wheels are moving freely, so what now?

I have a power steering problem. When I turn the wheel it works at first then it becomes a little harded to turn, just off and on. Please let me know if you have herd of this problem.

Thanks

It was a hose that was leaking
Thank you for getting back so soon

Hello,
My 4x4 Dakota power steering has become stiff when turning left and right under 50mph. It turns hard for about 1/4 turn then it goes normal and the same thing going back straight. I am going to replace the main belt, because it has been a long time. All the fluids are normal and there doesn't seem to be any leaks.

Any help is appreciated.

Marty

Hi james

Thanks for the reply. I can hear the "whining" sound when I turn the steering wheel like the pump is working. When the wheel is all the way to one side I can hear the system laboring. When I turn the steering wheel it is an odd feeling. It isn't really really stiff like an old car w/o PS, but it is an alternating stiffness that comes and goes while turning the wheel.
Hope this helps.

The entire steering rack system should be replaced? Is there anything else that should be replaced while I am doing the work. Is this difficult to do, or should I hire someone to do it?
Thanks again.

Thanks for the help James. I will pick up a new rack tonight and tackle this job first thing in the morning. I will let you know how it goes.

Have a good Easter.

Can I ask how hard is to replace tha rack? My friend have this problem before but he let a mechanic do the job.