stiff spots in steering 02 Dak Quad 4x4

[payman03]

Anybody know what might be making my Dakota have very stiff spots when turning either way. It feels like the truck is in 4 wheel drive. No noise from the powersteering pump. Plenty of good fluid, no leaks. I read about the "rack" being a problem...does that get lubed?? any help here? thanks

[wafrederick]

It is probaly the sterring shaft going to the rack and pinion from the steering column.One of the joints is froze right up.Only way to fix this is get a new steer shaft called a coupler from the dealer only and is not cheap

[payman03]

Finally found out it was jambed in 4 wheel....all ok now............