Manual Steering Wheel Becomes Stiff

Car Trouble Symptom
The steering wheel becomes stiff gradually over time.

Car Problem Diagnosis
Same with other mechanical parts, steering gears and linkages are also lubricated with grease to reduce the friction between those parts making the steering of the car much easier. Since the problem gradually occur over a period of time, it is safe to say that the lubrication for the steering system has been loss. However, another cause of this kind of problem involves underinflated front tire, if the front tires does not have enough air stiff steering wheel can be felt by the driver.
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