Binding Steering

[mafia463]

Hello Y'all,

I have a issue with the steering wheel binding in curvy roads. I can be going any speed, and when turning it feels like a dead spot, and when straightening it out, it feels like it is binding. Sometimes when I have the wheel turned at a curve, I have to straighten it a bit, because it binds. Weird feeling I have not encountered before.

I had Toyota do an alignment, which did not fix the issue. However they did do 0.13 degree of toe-in on both sides, total of 0.26 toe-in. Thought this might have been the issue, so I did another alignment but this time 0.05 degree toe-in on both side, and still the same feeling.

I also have all the safety features off, and at the lowest setting.

Should I try 0 degree of toe on both sides? Could it be the PSS tires?

Car is still new 2026 with 3K miles.

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[exe36m3]

Maybe give a full turn of the rack bushing to "looser". That thing very much affects steering feel.

 

[mafia463]

Maybe give a full turn of the rack bushing to "looser". That thing very much affects steering feel.

I just found that forum, bought the tool. I think I need to tighten it because on turns I can feel that dead spot in corners. But, ill give both a try, tight and loose. Hopefully that solves that issue.

 

[exe36m3]

Do NOT tighten. Try loosing. The steering binds MORE when it is too tight.

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