My l200 has developed a steering stiffnes . Just enough to notice . Its like there are some tight areas through the steering range and the wheel dont really want to self centre after a corner . The fluid was just below minimum and i have topped it up . Still seeing the problem but wonder if there is any testing i can do to find out which ecpensive part i need to buy .
If i turn off ignition the steering wheel goes tight as nirmal and goes loose when started so im guessing the pump is acually working . Any help to diagnose appreciated . Thankyou

check your tyre pressures too as this will give similar results as will a slipping power steering belt
worth trying to adjust the steering box if there's play --------> How to :- Adjust Steering Wheel Free Play
you can get seal kits to repair the steering box ----------> https://www.milneroffroad.com/mitsubishi...-kit-main-shaft
but these will not last long if the steering shaft is seriously pitted
quite a few on here have used 'stop leak' kind of stuff for the steering box that have worked quite well

Tyre pressures are at 40psi

What year shape L200?
As Classics have a steering box
New shapes have a steering rack

exactly nick

Hi. Its a 2006 elegance . Pram . It seems ok now so maybe after topping up fluid it just took a few days to bleed out .if it happens again i will let you know but cheers anyway .
Just glad i didnt rush spending money lol
Regards, jason

Check your ball joints. Including in the suspension. I had some issues with hard steering and found a badly warn ball join causing the issues as the suspension shifts up and down when the wheel turns.