# Tugging and resistance in steering with sharp turns

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/tugging-and-resistance-in-steering-with-sharp-turns/111751>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** sienna, toyota\
**Created:** [January 28, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tugging-and-resistance-in-steering-with-sharp-turns/111751 "2018-01-28T14:18:19Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Slowtogo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/779978/32.png) [@Slowtogo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Slowtogo)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2018, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tugging-and-resistance-in-steering-with-sharp-turns/111751/1 "2018-01-28T14:18:19Z")

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I have an increasing problem with tugging and resistance in my steering especially when getting in and out of parking spaces, It is not so much noticeable when driving and making turns at intersections. Early on i was hearing some scraping types of noises while turning. Anybody know what I might be dealing with here. It’s a 2005 and hoping to keep going without a repair more than the blue book value. Thanks.

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**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\
**Post date:** [January 28, 2018, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tugging-and-resistance-in-steering-with-sharp-turns/111751/2 "2018-01-28T14:31:56Z")

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Have you checked the level of the fluid in your power steering system?  
Have you verified whether or not the serpentine belt is glazed or loose?

If both the fluid level and the condition of the serpentine belt prove to be okay, then I think that you likely have a worn steering rack. I would suggest that you have a qualified mechanic check that part a.s.a.p., as it is a potential safety issue.

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**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\
**Post date:** [January 29, 2018, 2:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tugging-and-resistance-in-steering-with-sharp-turns/111751/3 "2018-01-29T02:56:34Z")

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Fully agreed with VDCdriver about the fluid and belt.

Next thing on the list is whether or not the tire pressure is correct.

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**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2018, 4:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tugging-and-resistance-in-steering-with-sharp-turns/111751/4 "2018-01-30T04:44:14Z")

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Good idea above. Very easy to check the tire pressure. If you had tires recently installed of a different size or more aggressive tread type than came with he vehicle originally, that’s another possibility. Ask your shop to check the trans-axle fluid level too.

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [January 30, 2018, 4:56am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tugging-and-resistance-in-steering-with-sharp-turns/111751/5 "2018-01-30T04:56:19Z")

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The power steering belt is loose.