Sounds like the ujoint for power steering to me.  I have some new ones if
you have a need.

Ken
www.vanagain.com

On Tue, Jun 30, 2015, 4:31 AM David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Does that ring a bell with anyone?  Sudden onset while van parked for
> a few weeks.  No unusual noises noted, distinct increase of effort at
> each steering wheel spoke.  Enough to interfere with the wheels
> returning to center after a turn.  U-joint does not appear grossly
> abnormal.  Left lower arm inner rubber bushing has lost a shoulder,
> but tire wear suggests it didn't just leap off while the van was parked.
>
> I've tried wishing it would not be so, but that hasn't succeeded.
>
> Yours,
> d
>
> --
> David Beierl -- dbeierl@attglobal.net
>