steering

[avi]

hi
I have difficulty rotating the wheel.
Wheel real hard Is this a typical problem Fiat Spyder? And how to solve it.
Thanks

[GeorgeT]

Both of Spiders had stiff steering. Start by checking the steering box for lubricant. Often the idler box will also start to get stiff and have to be replaced. Finally make sure your tires have the correct air pressure; the manual for mine said 28 psi but I always ran 32.

[4uall]

this might help

http://forum.fiatspider.com/f08/viewtop ... 0&p=206278

http://archive.mirafiori.com/show.php?fid=2&msg=126210

http://fluforum.italiancarclub.com/viewtopic.php?t=3314

[vandor]

Jack up the front of the car so both wheels are off the ground. You should be able to easily rotate the steering wheel with your finger. If you cannot check the steering box and idler for fluid, and also all other steering components.
If it does rotate easy then you can increase the tire pressures, or buy different tires. Tires with stiffer sidewalls are easier to turn.