Stiff steering wheel at 3 /9PM (1 Viewer)

[LXFAM]

In my 2001 LX (222k miles), I have an issue with my steering wheel where at 3PM and 9PM, the wheel gets extremely stiff and difficult to move. It will make the turn but it takes extra force. I don't hear any weird noises, creaks, groins, or gears grinding. At every other point the steering feels fine. The day it happened, i drove it in the morning and the car drove fine, but when i went to use it at night this started happening. I've taken the car to highway speeds after and everything felt perfect... Do i need a new rack?

The power steering fluid was just replaced 6 months ago with Mobil 1 ATF (still full and bright red, level is the same)
Original TREs
New accessory belt

 

[LXFAM]

Any ideas?

 

[DirtDawg]

Check your ball joints and tie rods. If either are bad they can cause a "sticking" throughout your steering range. If those all check out, then I would look at the rack.