Mk1 Mr2's do not have Power Steering. PS isn't really necessary in Mr2's because there is no weight in the front end (try turning the wheels of any front engine non-ps vehicle and you'll realize that your Mr2's a hundred times easier). Also, manual steering allows for slightly better road feel, it would be a pain in the ass to route PS from the rear to the front, and with only 113hp PS would take too much power from the motor.
The steering wheel in your 1996 may be hard to turn because you are low on power steering fluid. You can add some on your own and your steering wheel will not be hard to turn.
2003 ford expodition steering wheel is hard to turn.
A steering wheel may be hard to turn because the power steering fluid might be low. It also could be that there is problem with the power steering pump.
The power steering fluid is thicker when cold therefore it is harder to turn the wheel.
turn it to the left quickly and release
Check the fluid level in the Power Steering reservoir. If it is full then you may have a pump failing or a problem with the rack & pinion steering system.
Try jiggling the steering wheel while turning the key. Sometimes if the steering wheel is in a bit of a bind, the key won't turn.
it all depends wether u have power steering or not
The steering wheel will be really hard to turn.
extremely hard to turn the steering wheel
your wheels are more than likely turned hard in one diretion turn your steering wheel hard in the diretion of the wheels and turn key
If your steering wheel is hard to turn, and you have checked to see that the belt is tight, and that you have steering fluid, the problem could be your pump. It might also be the compressor.