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Steering hard on start up

Tiny
DICBOE
  • MEMBER
  • 1994 MERCURY VILLAGER
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 160,000 MILES
When cold starting, the steering will be stiff for the first few seconds (less than 30), during this time the steering wheel will jerk a bit. The fluid level is "full", and there are no discernible leaks.
Any ideas?
Friday, January 5th, 2018 AT 9:37 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Good morning.

The first thing I would do is to change the power steering fluid. If the fluid has not been changed according to maintenance schedules the dirty fluid may be the issue.
Also, make sure the belt has proper tension on the pump.

Roy
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Saturday, January 6th, 2018 AT 4:07 AM

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