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Description & Operation
Lubrication
Capacity
Fluid Type
Fluid Level Check
Hydraulic System Bleeding
Adjustments
Power Steering Pump Belt
Trouble Shooting
No Communication With VDM
Unable To Enter Self-Test
Steering Is Very Easy/Very Difficult
Steering Does Not Vary With Increased Wheel Rotation
Steering Does Not Vary With Vehicle Speed
Engine Stalls With Steering Wheel Rotation During Parking
Power Steering Pump Noisy
System BACKPRESSURE
Diagnosis & Testing
System Tests
Hydraulic System Pressure Test
Symptom Tests
Notes
Test A: No Communication With VDM
Test B: Unable To Enter Self-Test
Test C: Steering Is Very Difficult/Very Easy
Test D: Steering Does Not Vary With Increased Wheel Rotation
Test E: Steering Does Not Vary With Vehicle Speed
Diagnostic Tests
Notes
DTC B1317: High Voltage Detected
DTC B1318: Low Voltage Detected
DTC B1342: VDM Defective
DTC C1897: VAPSII Circuit Failure
Removal & Installation
Notes
Actuator
Removal
Installation
Power Steering Pump
Removal & Installation
Steering Gear
Notes
Installation
Tie Rod Ends
Removal
Installation
Vehicle Dynamics Module (VDM)
Removal & Installation
Overhaul
Power Steering Pump
Steering Gear
Disassembly & Reassembly
Torque Specifications
Wiring Diagrams
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