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For 1990-2009 cars only

Condition

Causes

High steering shaft effort exists.

    â€¢ The column is misaligned.
    â€¢ The dust seal is improperly installed.
    â€¢ The dust seal is deformed.
    â€¢ The upper bearing is damaged.
    â€¢ The lower bearing is damaged.
    â€¢ The intermediate steering shaft universal joint is tight.
    â€¢ The shroud is rubbing on the column cover.