Q: Stiff steering.
The steering is stiff after the column was removed and reinstalled.
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My first question would be why the steering column was removed and reinstalled? The steering gear may have been damaged during the reinstallation process. My recommendation would be to have a qualified mechanic do a through check of why the steering gear or column is binding.
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