Steering has become super hard to turn and shudders when just started, seems to improve after that. Maxima A33 2000 Ti

[Mark Anderson]

Thanks for reading. 

As mentioned, the steering, after first starting the car, is super hard to turn, and shudders a bit. Once it has been running for several minutes it does improve and drives Ok, however I have noticed it is getting stiffer more recently. 

I tried the replacing of fluid exercise using a turkey baster to remove old and add new fluid. This did not seem to make a difference. The old fluid did not look particularly dirty in any event. 

Would apptreciate your thoughts. She's been a reliable lady for a long time. 

If it is the pump that is failing, can I recondition it somehow, or is it a replacement exercise. 

Cheers

 

[Twin Turbo]

Hi,

Check p.steering fluid evel.