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Why is steering hard to turn?

Updated: 8/16/2019
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Several possibilities that come to mind. Leaking internal seals that allow fluid to pass through them until it warms up and provides good steering. Low fluid level. Bad pump. Binding struts, tie rods or ball joints. Very weak arms.

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