VE SV6 Hard to steer

[Mon-aro]

HI guys my steering wheels is hard to turn, i checked the fluid leve is good, pump has a pressure, no leaks, fluid circulating, i jacked the car off and turned the wheels left and right all the way for almost 30 times. And still having a hard steering. Any ideas?

 

[vc commodore]

Could be tyre pressure, or could be bushes binding up or even old/worn tyres.....

 

[Mon-aro]

Could be tyre pressure, or could be bushes binding up or even old/worn tyres.....

Pressure is good no leaks nothing bent, visually everything is good. steering rack looks good no bent or oil leaks etc..

 

[BlackVXGTS]

What car? Your rides show VF models, this is the VE forum.

 

[Mon-aro]

The title says VE so dont worry about my rides.

 

[Fu Manchu]

Well. Everything seems fine. There mustn’t be any problem.

 

[Mon-aro]

Well. Everything seems fine. There mustn’t be any problem.

But there is, i have loosened the banjo bolt to check the pressure and fluid gushed everywhere so its a good sign that the pump is functional. Visioually checked the steering rack and there isnt anything abnormal. No hit or leaks etc, tyres are good ;(

 

[FalconF16]

If you haven't done so already,maybe thoroughly check all the rubber boots on the ball joints/bushings for splits.

 

[Mon-aro]

If you haven't done so already,maybe thoroughly check all the rubber boots on the ball joints/bushings for splits.

Will do a thorough inspection tomorrow

 

[Fu Manchu]

There can be internal oil leaks on the rack. If oil is internally bypassing certain seals, it’s going feel heavier than that time your Nann sat on you when you were six.

What is the air pressure in the tyres? Like that actual air pressure. Not the, “I looked at it and looks ok”, the actual pressure.

Can you post pictures of the ball joints, the rack ends etc that @vc commodore mentioned? We might spot something.

The other thing it could be is flogged out strut tops. Once the bearings go, they’d grind harder than that app on your phone.