Stiff Steering Problems

(eubanks01) · (eubanks01) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 10-27-2008, 6:45 AM

Any thoughts on what to check out first? I've never greased the steering cable so that maybe be a start.

(captain_542) · (captain_542) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 10-27-2008, 10:14 AM

I had the same problem in my 05 LSV. The first two years the steering was really light i could flick the wheel and it would spin all the way to lock. Now just this last year it was really tight. On the end of the year service the guys at Tinus in Oconomowoc, WI checked it and said it was all normal wear so they just greased it. They said there was no problems though. I like it a bit more, it doesnt vibrate on take offs and you can let go of it when moving without it whipping around.

(peter_c) · (peter_c) **Join Date: Sep 2001** 10-27-2008, 10:47 AM

You can install a zerk if you are very competent with a drill and a burr. Otherwise it is new cable time. I prefer the Morse cables over Teleflex.

(eubanks01) · (eubanks01) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 10-27-2008, 1:17 PM

Nope, not very competent here! So I can't grease the cable? I have to replace it already?

(salsajs3030) · (salsajs3030) **Join Date: Aug 2008** 10-27-2008, 2:46 PM

New Cable time...

(vdriverider) · (vdriverider) **Join Date: Jun 2007** 10-27-2008, 4:18 PM

Don't mean to hijack but does the cable have to be replaced if steering is stiff only when under heavy loads or will greasing be sufficient?

(fhu667) · (fhu667) **Join Date: Oct 2004** 10-28-2008, 4:12 AM

Geof or I can help if we see you at Lavon.

(eubanks01) · (eubanks01) **Join Date: Jun 2001** 10-28-2008, 7:00 AM

Ok, thanks Frank.