Stiff Power Steering

Have any of you guys had a problem with your power steering going stiff ? Every once in a while it will go back to normal .My belt is not slipping. The Fluid is full too. Any ideas ?

Thanks greenpants....mike

 

If it gets stiff at certain points of a turn, it may be the intermediate shaft.

 

I was just going to ask this same question. I have a 2005 with only 63K and my steering feels like it gets stuck at certain positions, almost like it I have to force it free. Just doesn't feel normal. Is this most likely the intermediate shaft joint locking up?
Is there a way to know for sure before getting fixed? Thanks

paul

 

i have something getting stiff but its not the steering . . .

 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yjhYKzE_yBg

 

OK, That was fun ,but what about that power steering problem. Anymore real ideas or solutions. I don't think many guys come to Tacomaworld for a comedy source.....

 

Put lubricant on the shaft and work it back and forth. That should make the stiffness go away.

 

Thanks to the adults that responded to my question. I did lube that shaft & it worked well. Thanks again.

greenpants....mike

 

not going to lie, I thought the lube and work it comment was not serious advice but now I am not sure.

 

In any other context, I would've had to disagree with this statement.

 

Check this link:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/stiff-steering.122153/

It basically walks you through doing what @Muddinfun advised. Should loosen it up for you.

 

I am an adult and I responded, just maybe not to ur question.
Adults, nobody said we had to be adults to use this forum . . . and to that I say I too lubed my shaft and well, you know the rest.

 

PS Fluid may be old and dirty! Flush and use a Synthectic ATF Fluid a few times and keep Synthetic Fluid in from now on! Cheap reapair! Use a Name brand as MOBIL1,AMSOIL,Royal Purple,REDLINE or more! BRAND names matter!