2002 Nissan Maxima steer wheel

113,568 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MAXIMA02
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My steer wheel feels likes it want to lock and sometimes is very hard to turn the steer wheel what is wrong
Feb 10, 2009 at 1:24 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Need to inspect your power steering fluid.

Let me know if it is low and I will follow up..

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Feb 10, 2009 at 4:43 PM
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MAXIMA02
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the steer wheel fluid is just a lil below full what else could it be i add some but still hard when i try to come out parking or when make a full stop and turn etheir way
Feb 11, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Power steering pump may be going south. You hearing any squeals or noises from any of the belt driven components?

If the fluid is full, have the rack and pinion checked. I have seen them begin to bind making it hard to steer.
Feb 11, 2009 at 6:02 PM
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