Q: Have had multiple power steering replacements, reservoir, pump, rack, tie ride ends, and belt.

asked by on December 26, 2016

Originally brought it in for shredded serp belt and loud squeal had tensioner, power steering pump and belt replaced. Then rack was replaced with tied rods ends and pressure switch. Car drives great now except when making slow turns it's tight

My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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