Power Steering Fluid Leaks
Power Steering Fluid Leaks
| Step | Action | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Did you review the Power Steering System General Description and perform the necessary inspections? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Symptoms - Power Steering System |
| 2 | Verify that power steering fluid leaks are present. Is the power steering system leaking? |
Go to Step 3 | System OK |
| 3 | Inspect the power steering system fittings. Are the fittings leaking? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Inspect the power steering hoses. Are the hoses leaking? |
Go to Step 9 | Go to Step 5 |
| 5 | Inspect the power steering sensors. Are the sensors leaking? |
Go to Step 10 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Inspect the power steering pump and the reservoir for leaks. Is the power steering pump or reservoir leaking? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 7 | Inspect the power steering gear for leaks. Is the power steering gear leaking? |
Go to Step 12 | Go to Step 8 |
| 8 | Tighten the fittings. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 9 | Replace the power steering hoses. Refer to the appropriate procedures:
Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 10 | Replace the power steering sensors. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 11 | Replace the power steering pump or reservoir. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (LA1 ) or Power Steering Pump Replacement (LY7) or Power Steering Reservoir Replacement - Off Vehicle (CB Series) . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 12 | Replace the power steering gear. Refer to Power Steering Gear Replacement . Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 13 | - |
| 13 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |