Check the power steering belt is loose, if not must check the power steering pump pressure ratings, the steering rack maybe faulty or check if the tires are not touching the inside the wheel-well while turning your wheels.
SOURCE: My 2005 altima's steering is
no noise when turning and stiff steering is usually narrowed down to 2 things. a bad power steering pump or bad rack and pinion assembly. the rack and pinion is most of the time leaking fluid when it is bad, but you stated the fluid is good. I suggest to remove the power steering reservoir cap , start the engine and look inside the reservoir. the fluid should be swirling if the pump is working especially when turning the steering wheel. if the fluid isn' t moving then the pump is most likely bad.
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SOURCE: I have a 2004 Holden monaro and lately the
a few things will cause this to happen your power steering pump could be going out, the belt could
have stretched, this will happen with old age, make sure the belt is not brittle or has any cracks. the
belt could be slipping, or the belt tensioner may need to be replaced. one trick that i have learned and
i will pass it on to you. 1st disconnect the negative side of the battery. take a hard bar of soap any
cheap brand and rub it on the belt. if the belt has any cracks the soap will remove any noise if in fact
it is the belt. reconnect your negative. start your car. if the noise goes away just replace the belt.
good luck!
SOURCE: steering is stiff
the problem could be contamination in ps fluid.i would flush the system and replace fluid first .if that does not solve the pronlem you most likely need power steering pump. the steerjng box is very unlikely.
SOURCE: 2004 maxima nothing leeking but steering wheel
Power steering pump or rack and pinion is going bad.
SOURCE: Noise when I turn my steering wheel.
If there is fluid in the pump and it makes noise, that may indicate that the pump is going bad. Some PS pumps just make noise. Ford pumps, for example make a lot of noise, and there is nothing wrong with them. If it's a squeal, it might mean the bearings in the pump are going bad.
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