Power Steering too stiff

Now it makes sense, thanks!

 

Yes. I remove boot and post 24 is what you’ll see.

 

For some reason I'm really struggling with this. I can't figure out how to get the backing fabric off the firewall to even see the bolts. There are some clear clips for the fabric, but then it's stapled around the steering shaft. Any hints or tips?

I cleaned it up as best I could with a toothbrush and then used PB blaster and it's much better now, so If I can really get in there, maybe I can buy myself some time before dropping $300 on the new parts.

 

IIRC, that cover under the brake pedal is stapled on. Start pulling gently and it should reveal itself. The staples will stay on the cover and you just push them back on when re-installing. Nothing will break easily if you take your time. Should come right off.

 

Good morning sirs, ladies. I'm Trigger Adams. I've been Trigger Adams all my life. Someone always uses my username. So on here I'm triggered. The boot that covers the ujoint is held on by stapled Velcro. The ujoint on mine is not stiff but a plastic coeccentric flat cam disc between two round flanges is cracked and possibly binding. Of course parts to repair this is not available. A new intermediate shaft is available but is almost $400. If I am successful in a meaningful repair I'll post pictures and description.

 

Thanks very much all for tip on steering shaft u-joint lube. Fixed stiff steering on my 2003 Sequoia!!

 

Interesting. I never thought that required occasional lubing since it’s in the cab and protected from the elements.