Hard to turn right only

2001 CADILLAC SLS
92,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROGDENSPA
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turns easily to the left but very hard to the right
Feb 26, 2010 at 9:20 AM
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KASEKENNY
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This is most likely a steering gear issue which on this vehicle is a rack and pinion.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-problems

We are going to need to replace it and once finished it would be a good idea to flush the fluid out of the pump to ensure all new fluid.

Here is a guide that will help with this:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/power-steering-fluid-flush

Below is the complete process on how to replace this. Please let us know if you have other questions. Thanks
Jul 17, 2021 at 4:19 PM