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P-hack · 02-20-2014, 10:45 AM

Just to address the simple things first, I believe the power steering pump adds a lot of turning resistance when the pump isn't spinning. You might try disconnecting the hoses from the pump and connecting them directly. It may turn easy enough then.

02-20-2014, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
P-hack Master EcoModder Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: USA Posts: 1,408 awesomer - '04 Toyota prius Thanks: 102 Thanked 252 Times in 204 Posts	Just to address the simple things first, I believe the power steering pump adds a lot of turning resistance when the pump isn't spinning. You might try disconnecting the hoses from the pump and connecting them directly. It may turn easy enough then.