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Possible situations are the steering knuckles in the shaft inside the engine bay. (U-joints, basically). That is definitely a problem to look into. I usually squirt them with PB Blaster and if they aren't totally gone, they loosen up well. Sometimes for a very long time. There are two; one under the brake booster and one under the airflow meter (not exactly, but sort of).
Outside of that, change the PS fluid (see 700/900 FAQ for that) and see what comes of it. The steering knuckles give the most trouble. it is usually one of them that is worse, but I don't remember which one. Much worse if the car doesn't have a belly pan. However, the presence of a belly pan and tight steering knuckles are not mutually exclusive.
Steering knuckles usually lend themselves to a really tight steering action, and no return-to-center at all. Sometimes it is hard at one point and easier at another. These are all warning signs that the steering U-joints/knuckles are tightening up.
I have fixed (well, "fixed") many of them by simply lubing them. It doesn't hurt to use some heavier oil over the PB blaster once they're loose. I highly suspect they are sealed, though, and the PB Blaster is the only thing that really gets all the way inside.
Anyway, the usual disclaimers and stipulations apply.
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Chris Herbst, near Chicago.
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