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Question: Does the struts impair the steering?    Sharon B,
Clinton, NC, February 22, 2009, 17:24  Steering would suddenly
become difficult. Then return to normal. Replaced the pump 3
times. Was told the rack and pinion was next. Then I saw a
consumer complaint about the struts. The Dodges all have trouble
with them I understand b/c of the plastic bearings, and mine is
clanking, but would the struts cause the steering the become
stiff suddenly (especially in cold weather)  1 Answer Flag This
• Answer #1      Johnny Mopar February 22, 2009, 19:07      Your
concern involving the steering becoming stiff at times is likely
the Rack and Pinion Assembly (Steering gear). If you turn the
steering wheel with little or no difficulty , then it suddenly
feels like it lost assist or binds, the steering gear is
defective. The strut bearings are metal, plastic encased. The
are load bearing as the are located between the top of the strut
and the body mount. A fa