As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
LAN - CREW REPORTED, THAT LEFT RUDDER PEDAL REQUIRED EXCESSIVE FORCE ON TAKEOFF ROLL. THEY ABORTED THE TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO GATE. MAINTENANCE REPLACED MANUAL STEERING BELLCRANK AND ASSOCIATED BEARINGS. OPS CHECK WAS GOOD. REFERENCE GLBA96068.