2002 Fiat Palio Steering wheel is very hard

2002 FIAT PALIO
67,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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STHAKUR30
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i have recently purchased a used Fiat Palio 1.2 Elx.

its steering, which is not a power steering is very hard. i drive many cars without power steering but this one is really hard.

Pl tell me what might be the problem and how to rectify it.

Thanks
Sep 24, 2010 at 7:00 AM
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DAVE H
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check/clean/lubricate or replace the steering rack and pinion
Jan 23, 2011 at 3:29 PM
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