2004 Dodge Dakota Stiff action

2004 DODGE DAKOTA
140,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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440ASPEN
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Lately I have stiff steering when cold. It seems to get better. If forced the pressure with giveway but the stiffness remains afterwards. The fluid level is good. No grinding noise, no poping noise that I have heard.
Mar 7, 2010 at 8:55 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are there any leaks? IT sounds like the rack may be going bad. There are bushings that wear causing the rack to get stiff.
Mar 10, 2010 at 3:22 PM
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