stiff steering, tried everything

[david byrne]

Hi, I have a 1986 Honda Accord and every since someone replaced my ball joints, I’ve had stiff steering that won’t return to zero. I replaced my pump, rack and pinion, steering column screws, everything, until I finally brought it to a shop to get new ball joints. Finally, my steering was back! Mostly. Returning to zero was still a little off.
Just last week I replaced all my struts. Steering was great the next day, but the day after, it’s back to difficult. I just got an alignment, no change.
One hint, there is a squeaky sound coming from the steering column while turning it. NOT a squeal, the belt is not slipping. It’s just as the steering wheel passes certain points it creaks a bit. There is also creaking from what sounds like the driver side plate on top of the shocks.

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[Alex Mckenzie]

This article will be so helpful with this query. If it still exists then it will be best to seek help from a car mechanic.

https://www.reliancegeneral.co.in/Insurance/Knowledge-Center/Blogs/What-Makes-a-Cars-Steering-Wheel-Hard-and-Stiff.aspx#:~:text=The%20most%20common%20cause%20of,must%20be%20taken%20care%20of.

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