Pinpoint Test B: Steering Has Lack Of Assist Or Inconsistent Assist - Vehicles With Hydro-Boost®
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- B1 CHECK THE STEERING ASSIST WITH THE ENGINE RPM RAISED
- Set the engine at 2, 100 RPM and turn the steering wheel fully to the left and right.
- Is steering assist normal with the engine RPM raised?
NOTE: Do not hold the steering wheel at the stops for an extended amount of time. Damage to the power steering pump can occur.- Yes : INSTALL a new power steering pump. REFER to POWER STEERING .
- No : GO to B2.
- B2 CHECK FOR A CHANGE OF ASSIST ON LEFT AND RIGHT TURNS
- With the engine at idle, turn the steering wheel fully to the left and to the right.
- Does the steering assist change when turning from right to left?
- Yes : INSTALL a new steering gear. REFER to POWER STEERING .
- No : CARRY OUT the PUMP FLOW AND PRESSURE .