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Hello, The steering is stiff (intermittently- maybe cold weather?) on my 2003 Nissan Altima. Any idea what the trouble might be? Mileage: about 87,000. I first noticed this problem late last winter, then it seemed to go away in the warmer weather- now starting again and pretty consistent. thanks.

Submitted: 158 days and 8 hours ago.
Category: Nissan
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Year: 2003
Make: Nissan
Model: Altima

Already Tried:
Checking fluids.

Posted by Jay 158 days and 8 hours ago.

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Hello and thank you for using JustAnswer.com

This stiffness, is it all the time or only when cold. Is it stiff the whole time turning, or do you feel it get stiff in a certain turns at certain points?

Let me know, Thanks Jay!

158 days and 8 hours ago.

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Just at certain points while turning- but it seems to be getting more frequent (or noticeable). First noticed at the end of last winter, then got better over summer, now that colder weather is starting up- stiffness returning.

Posted by Jay 158 days and 7 hours ago.

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So there is a stiffness at certain points when turning? Correct?

Let me know, Thanks Jay!

158 days and 7 hours ago.

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yes.

Accepted Answer

Most likely you have a binding steering joint, that when it gets cold it binds. There are 2 joints. One at the end of the steering column and one that mounts on the rack. They would need to be inspected to determine which one is causing the binding.

if you have any more questions on this, please feel free to ask. Thanks Jay!

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