Power steering pump or rack?

[SHO U UP]

All the sudden, on my '97 there is some hard spots in the steering wheel while turning and then it gets really easy while turning right after. I haven't had a chance to really inspect it because of work and it being in the 20s/30s outside but I'm wondering if you guys have any pointers before I tear into it. Maybe it's too cold out for it and its giving me grief because of the 2010 and the Lightning being in the garage all the time. Who knows? Thanks in advance guys for any info!

 

[luigisho]

Was this happening before the temps took a big dip? I noticed a little initial stiffness in the steering recently at startup.

 

[SHO U UP]

The steering has been a little bit funny. I'm attributing the near bald tires and an aligment being the reason for that though. I've let it warm up several times to let the battery keep a charge and it still felt funny. Guess I'll take it for a spin this weekend in the neighborhood and see if changes. Good looking out Lou!

 

[SHOZ123]

Have you ever changed the fluid?

 

[SHO U UP]

Pretty sure Doug had to do that when he made the new lines due to the snout of the blower. If so, then it was done a little over a year ago Paul.