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stiff steering

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by grayghost16, Jul 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM.

  1. Jul 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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    grayghost16

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    would like to find out if anyone else has had the same problem and and found a solution.
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    Steering becomes stiff when breaking and turning and accelerating, only happens intermittently. any help would be appreciated.
     
  2. Jul 16, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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    3JOH22A

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    ^One of the joints in the front suspension is probably worn. No way to isolate it though aside from disconnecting each joint and checking by hand. Could be upper or lower ball joint, outer tie rod joint, or sway bar link joints. If any of the joint boots are cut and leaking grease, start with replacing those joints/parts.
     
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    Maybe the context above threw me, Are you attempting to start a doughnut/drift or is it "The steering gets stiff intermittently when braking, turning or accelerating?"
     
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    Are you in 4WD?
     
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    no not in 4 wheel drive, regular street driving. becomes stiff under normal driving circumstances, turning, braking and sometimes when accelerating.
     
  7. Jul 16, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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    Have you checked your power steering fluid?
     

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