Visual/Physical Inspection

• Inspect for aftermarket devices which could affect the operation of the power steering system.
• Inspect the easily accessible or visible system components for obvious damage or conditions which could cause the symptom.
• Inspect the power steering reservoir for the proper power steering fluid level and condition.

Refer to a symptom diagnostic procedure from the following list in order to diagnose the symptom:

• Power Steering System Test 
• Power Steering Fluid Leaks 
• Rattle in Rack and Pinion Steering Gear 
• Objectionable Hiss in the Power Steering System 
• Rattle or Chuckle Noise in Steering Gear 
• Groan Noise in Steering Pump 
• Steering Vibrates During Low Speed or Static Steering 
• Power Rack and Pinion Steering Gear Bench Testing 
• Hard Steering 
• Wander or Poor Steering Stability 
• Foaming, Milky-Appearing Power Steering Fluid 
• Increase in Effort While Turning Steering Wheel 
• Poor Return of Steering Wheel 
• Steering Wheel Surges/Jerks While Turning 
• Steering Wheel Kickback 
• Steering Effort Hard in One or Both Directions 
• Too Much Play in Steering