01 ssei steering problem NEED HELP !!

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01 ssei steering problem NEED HELP !!

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Driving back from work the power steering system on my 01 bonne ssei failed . I can only turn right with NO problem but when turning left the wheel gets hard , there is NO noise and the power steering fluid is at the normal level and also clean. ANY IDEAS WHAT COULD BE>>>>
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Re: 01 ssei steering problem NEED HELP !!

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Probably a bad steering rack, you'll need to replace it.
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Re: 01 ssei steering problem NEED HELP !!

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Most likely the rack like haro said . make sure there is nothing wedged up there , and your tie rod end is intact .
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Re: 01 ssei steering problem NEED HELP !!

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How many miles on the car?
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