Heavy Steering Wheel on A33

[wmkou]

Hi.

I am a new owner of a 2002 Nissan Cefiro (A33). Was reading this blog since I bought the car. But I noticed there is not much mentioned of the A33 model. Maybe is not so popular. But I was wondering if anyone can help me or solved my problem.

Everything about the car is great. Except that the steeting wheel is damm heavy, esp in parking mode. Like lorry .. withthout power steering!! Went to the mechanic. He says nothing can be done. THis model is like that!! Is it true?? Any comments??

 

[Lawcc]

Yes, I also wonder why it is worse than A32. I have difficulty to lock my steering after engine is off.

 

[kazukimy]

u need to turn to the angle where u will push abit den will lock the steering,haha,i always do tat,but mine is nt A33 la....

erm..very heavy,hydraulic all ok la?

 

[chteo]

my A32 is actually way heavier than my Sentra N16, though yet to try A33, so can't comment, but I believe it should be lighter than A32 as it's "newer" in nature

 

[sb3]

If the powers steering is working , then it maybe the steering rack problem like not giving sufficient hydraulic pressure to assist the steering. I found this out when i went for the steering rack change. B4 changing the the rack my ps was very light to the extreme! In fact it was too light to do high speed cornering . After changing the rack from the chop shop, my steering becomes heavier than normal but i am happy during high speed conering . Found out that the rack was leaking fluid. Had it replaced again since it was still under warranty. The steering feel light again.

You should check out your steering rack, bro.

SB3