steering problem on 110

[ADDO110]

i was just ater some input i drove 950km last nite part way thru the trip i noticed the steering tracking badly and wandering all over the road wen i got home the steering was very heavy and wen turning felt like no response then all of a sudden turn sharply dont no if this makes sense but the best i can explain it.the power steering has been makin a noise on full lock for awhile now and was gunna have it looked at.any suggestions on wat mite be the problem would be good.

[Reads90]

mmm Sounds like low on Power steering fluid so there is air in the system . Or the power steering pump is nackered and on its way out


So check the leval in the pwoer steering first

[JDNSW]

As Reads90 says - first step check the fluid level, and if low figure out where it got out.

Next step, if plenty of fluid, would be to check for free play in the steering or suspension.

John

[ADDO110]

will check the level only did a couple weeks back and didn't notice any leaks this morning wen i had a look under her.if tis the pump wat sort of money will i be up for reco one looks like a visit to BOR on monday thanks for the info thought that mite be the case.the springs n shocks are a bit sad to which probably isn't helpin.

[long stroke]

Also check the uni's on the steering shaft. on our county they seized up and caused very "lumpy" steering, also check the big nut on the bottam of the power steering box which holds the steering drop arm on (i think), this can come loose and allow for excesive play in the steering even though it has a lock washer fitted;)
Most likely the pump though..

CHEERS TIM.