Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are listed in order of probability in the "Suspected area" column of the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected areas in the order they are listed. Replace parts as necessary.
Steering system
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS CHART
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (low) | DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST | |
| 3. Drive belt (loose) | REMOVAL | |
| 4. Front wheel alignment | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Steering system joints (worn) | - | |
| 6. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering column (blinding) | - | |
| 8. Power steering vane pump | REMOVAL | |
| 9. Power steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Poor return | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | TIRE AND WHEEL SYSTEM |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3, Steering column (blinding) | - | |
| 4. Power steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Excessive play | 1. Steering system joints (worn) | - |
| 2. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Intermediate shaft, Universal joint, Sliding yoke (worn) | - | |
| 4. Front wheel bearing (worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 5. Power steering gear | REMOVAL | |
| Abnormal noise | 1. Power steering fluid level (low) | DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST |
| 2. Steering system joints (worn) | - | |
| 3. Power steering gear | REMOVAL |