Steering issue one side is super smooth?

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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.
Sep 5, 2026 at 8:55 AM
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BHAMDOC1
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Is it possible it's a mount or alignment issue? cause no codes at all.
Sep 21, 2026 at 3:50 PM
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Did you run a CAN scan? This will be the scan to bring up the codes.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-4syLc-ifQ&pp=0gcJCSAMAYcqIYzv

Even if there is no codes, I would replace the rack, it is the only thing that can cause one way hard steering.
Sep 22, 2026 at 7:37 AM
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