Date: Sat, 2 Feb 2002 10:27:49 -0500 From: "Tony at PartsAMillion.com" <Tonynopsamsamillion.com> Subject: Re: 1992 900 power steering stiffness
You most likey have a problem with your steering rack. Check out these pages for more specific help. http://www.thesaabsite.com/900old/900&79to94faqs.htm Tony "g c" <gcourtnaynopsamatico.ca> wrote in message news:zqD68.32205$yi5.3926203nopsam20.bellglobal.com... > The power steering on my 1992 900 turbo convertible has become very stiff > and difficult to turn, often intermittently, and especially when cold! It > will be freer for a day or so, then stiffen up again; seems to get easier > after warming up. There is no power steering fluid leak. Don't know the > condition of the ps pump. This vehicle has driven about 150,000 km according > to odometer. One mechanic has suggested that the flexible joints in the > steering shaft (?) might be a first place to look. However, I recall reading > somewhere that the power steering rack can get troublesome on these cars. > Any advice, points to check, or sources of information? Otherwise an > excellent car! > > >
