Problem Symptoms Table
NOTE:
Use the table below to help you find the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate the priority of the likely cause of the problem. Check each part in the order shown. If necessary, repair or replace these parts.
Problem Symptoms
| Symptom/Suspect Area |
Refer To |
| Hard Steering |
| Tires (Improperly Inflated) |
|
| Power Steering Fluid Level (Low) |
Step 3 under ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Drive Belt |
|
| Front Wheel Alignment (Incorrect) |
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES |
| Steering System Joints (Worn) |
|
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints (Worn) |
LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY |
| Steering Column (Binding) |
|
| Power Steering Gear |
OVERHAUL under RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY |
| Power Steering Pump |
POWER STEERING SYSTEM |
| Poor Return |
| Tires (Improperly Inflated) |
|
| Front Wheel Alignment (Incorrect) |
ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS & PROCEDURES |
| Steering Column (Binding) |
|
| Power Steering Gear |
OVERHAUL under RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY |
| Excessive Play |
| Steering System Joints (Worn) |
|
| Suspension Arm Ball Joints (Worn) |
LOWER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY |
| Intermediate Shaft, Universal Joint, Sliding Yoke (Worn) |
|
| Front Wheel Bearing (Worn) |
BEARING BACKLASH & AXLE HUB DEVIATION |
| Power Steering Gear |
OVERHAUL under RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY |
| Power Steering Pump |
VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY |
| Abnormal Noise |
| Power Steering Fluid Level (Low) |
Step 3 under ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| Steering Systems Joints (Worn) |
|
| Power Steering Gear |
OVERHAUL under RACK & PINION POWER STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY |