Steering issue one side is super smooth?

2013 ACURA TL
162,000 MILES • 3.5L • AUTOMATIC
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BHAMDOC1
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Turning one side is super smooth while its harder to the other. New tires. Drives great
Sep 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, this is an easy problem, the steering rack is bad. Unfortunately the replacement is a little more difficult. You will need to lower the engine cradle, here are some images to help you with the repair. Let me know how it goes.
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Sep 5, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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