Tough Steering

[plarsen111]

Hi,

We own a 1999 LX 470 with 282,000 miles.

When turning, the steering can be kind of tough. Is there a way to grease it up? Perhaps there even zircs down there to add grease?

Thanks,

Phil

 

[elk]

Steering shouldn't be noticeably impacted by grease or even low tire pressures on this truck. I'd look into bent linkages or a leaking steering rack.

I believe your year truck predates VGRS as a possible issue. Running spacers between the wheels and hubs can also impact steering feel, but you would have likely mentioned that as a possible suspect.

Inspect your steering rack boots for seepage.

 

[nissanh]

Nope.
Try cleaning the screen inside the power steering fluid reservoir and a fluid flush with toyota ATF.

 

[plarsen111]

Thank you for responding. When I take it to my mechanic I will show him your notes.