Nissan Micra K11 Steering problem

[CMF_ukzmisr]

Hi, can someone please help. The steering on my car feels hard when making a left turn as compared to making a right turn.
I have checked the ball joints and the steering rack ball joint all appear to be ok. If I jack the car up and then turn the steering it does not feel heavey. I guess that is because there is no load.

Been told that I may need a new steering rack. Which can be very expensive.

Anyone any ideas please.

Thanks

 

[CMF_Yom]

power steering?

If so, then yes, probably need a new rack.

Actually even if its not a power assisted rack and there's no alignment/tyre issues then you will likely need a new rack.

And they're not that expensive or hard to do

 

[CMF_ukzmisr]

YOM thanks for your reply. Can't these power steering racks be repaired or re-conditioned??
Any known reason why this should happen. My car as only covered 49,000 miles.
Thanks

 

[CMF_Yom]

Yes they can be reconditioned. Trick is to find someone who will do it for you. With micras being so common in the UK i don't see why that wont be a problem.

The reason it is stuffed is probably due to lack of fluid changes. Or using the wrong fluid. Or changing the type of fluid.

Pick one of them.

 

[CMF_ukzmisr]

YOM, do you know of any web site showing a HOW TO for recon of a power steering rack??
Thanks for your reply

 

[CMF_Yom]

No.