Wheel steering vary hard to move?

2001 JAGUAR S-TYPE
145 MILES • 3.0L • AUTOMATIC
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RAMZITH1
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Recently I acknowledged the wheel steering is very hard to move left or right, checked the steering oil is full, there is no leakes or damaged, I consult a garage technician he said it's the steering pump should be replaced only, I replaced the pump while the car lifted up, the wheel steering moves very smoothly left and right but when the car on the ground the steering wheel is still very hard to move left or right, I don't know what is the actual issue, please help
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Ramzi
Sep 19, 2026 at 5:29 AM
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Yep, the shop had a 50/50 shot at fixing the issue. They choose the pump, the problem is the rack and pinion. If you get that replaced the problem will be fixed.
Sep 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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RAMZITH1
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Thanks dear, will check to replace it.
Best regards
Ramzi
Sep 19, 2026 at 11:05 AM
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RAMZITH1
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Dear,
I have a question
Is the rack repairable?
Sep 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM
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Your welcome :) Not really, it needs to be rebuilt which in that case most people just swap the rack and pinion out.
Sep 19, 2026 at 11:34 AM
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RAMZITH1
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Thanks very much.
Sep 20, 2026 at 9:33 AM
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np :)
Sep 20, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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RAMZITH1
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Recently a technician build up the steering rack and replaced the power steering wheel pump with a new one, the car steering now is working as it should be, I just wanted to pass this information to you and thank you for your help.
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Ramzi
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Sep 25, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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Nice work getting the car fixed, thanks for letting us know.
Sep 25, 2026 at 6:06 PM
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