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Originally Posted by Anthony1s
I get that the wheel is locked. What I don't get is how you know it's not powered? It could be supplied a lower voltage with power on, opposed to with engine on. Which would also cause a stiffer wheel.
Conversely, I don't actually know if the steering shaft isn't connected to the rack. I just kinda assumed it from that illustration.
I'm going out to try it now cause I have to run to the grocery store for milk. Ate eggs every morning for weeks but had to switch to cereal to keep my milk from going bad. Yesterday I used up the last of the milk, so I can finally eat eggs again haha. Omelettes are apparently the most exciting thing in my life right now lol.
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Put the front end on axle stands, power the car up (but don't start it) and get up under there with a voltmeter to check.
Or, if you never experienced how a power-assisted steering car feels with no power steering, find one with hydraulic power steering, remove the belt to the pump and go for a drive.
It feels...'distinctive'.
HTH