Got to my friends house the other day and tried to turn around in his driveway and couldn't turn the steering wheel. The reservoir was lowso Iadded some fluid. The fluid didn't help but I did make it home. If I turn the wheel slowly while movingit will steer, but if I try to turn it fast it locks up. I drained the fluid and put a bottle of Lucas power steering stuff in it to no avail. It doesn't help to speed the engine/pump. What is wrong, the pump or the rack? 98 Venture with 198k. Thanks.

 

My sister's 98 Venture had the same exact issue. I replaced the steering rack and all is well.

 

I'd say the pump whats the Rack?

 

Just 2 days ago, I have problem with my steering wheels [Venture '97]. Very hard and heavy to turn on left.. but the right steer is okay. There is also a sounds like pump when making a left... I this a power steering pump problem?? I'm still using the van right now because if I am moving I can still steer it. But If I am steady and trying to make left, that's the problem.

Please help! Thanks.

 

$500 for a rebuilt rack and it's like new.