Steering sticks mostly on sharp slow turns and when cold
SOURCE: my 2006 nissan titan is
consider power steering pump may have metal debris or sticking
valve, also power steering pressure hoses leak all the time, kinked lines or faulty manufactured hoses ( rubber blocks inside hose, but looks good outside)
SOURCE: 99 Maxima Power steering sticking
I am a Nissan ceritifed Scope Technician with over 10 years experience in a Nissan dealership.
To me, it sounds like your problem is "morning sickness". The problem is there only after the vehicle sits for a period of a few hours (overnight) and then is gone once the vehicle warms up some.
What happens with "morning sickness" is this: there are nylon rings in the pinion section of the steering rack and pinion. Over time, these nylon rings wear grooves into the aluminum housing in which they reside. When the steering rack and pinion is cold, the pressurized power steering fluid can move past these rings causing difficulty in steering or an unsmooth steering condition. Once the fluid warms up some, the nylon rings expand and seal the gap and fluid can't get past anymore and it stays where it's supposed to be, leading to the normal steering you experience the rest of the day.
The only repair for this condition is to replace the power steering rack and pinion. A used one can be a gamble as this could reoccur in a short time. A brand new one is overly expensive. That leaves a good quality aftermarked remanufactured rack and pinion as your best option. And be sure to have the vehicle aligned when that work is completed.
Hope this helps!!!
SOURCE: 2000 Nissan Sentra
try turning the wheel back and forth while wiggling the key if that doesn't work i need more info.
SOURCE: Nissan Quest Accelerator Stickin
have the throttle body cleaned and adjusted. i would suggest taking it to the dealer for this procedure. you will notice a huge difference.
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