Hard steering

2008 SUZUKI XL7

150,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

ROSEBUD IHAVEFAITH PARKER

MEMBER
1 POST
FOLLOW

The mechanic told me that my power steering pump has gone out this was $300.00 some dollars out. He then said my rack and pinion went out I got my my power steering pump replaced two years ago. When I gave him the car, well he picked my car up from my house and drove it to his shop and that is what he did. The power steering pump even though there was play in the steering wheel and it was just whining but it was not hard to drive the car is still hard to steer.

I have not picked it up as yet, he still checking out some things.

Apr 18, 2018 at 4:25 AM

Repair Safety Notice: This information is for general instructional purposes only. Vehicle repair can be dangerous. Verify all information, follow manufacturer service procedures, use proper tools and safety equipment, and consult a qualified repair shop when needed.

KASEKENNY

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
18,907 POSTS

Just to be clear they replaced the pump and it is still hard to steer? If this is the case then I would think we have air in the system.

The most likely correction will be to flush the fluid and purge the line. Here is a guide on how to do that:

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

Also, here is another guide that will give more detail on different issues:

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

Run through this material and we can go from there. Thanks

Dec 24, 2020 at 7:37 PM

DANNY L

AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR CONTRIBUTOR
5,648 POSTS

Hello, I'm Danny.

I've attached picture steps below on how to replace the power steering rack and pinion assembly on your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros. Happy Holidays.

Images (Click to enlarge)

Dec 26, 2020 at 12:45 PM