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.
Power steering system
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS REFERENCE
| Symptom | Suspected area | Go To |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Power Steering Fluid Level (Low) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 3. Drive belt | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 4. Front Wheel Alignment (incorrect) | INSPECTION | |
| 5. Steering system joints (worn) | - | |
| 6. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) ATM | INSPECTION | |
| 7. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) MTM | REMOVAL | |
| 8. Steering column (binding) | - | |
| 9. Vane Pump Assembly | INSPECTION | |
| 10. Power Steering Link Assembly | INSPECTION | |
| Poor return | 1. Tires (improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Front Wheel Alignment (incorrect) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Steering column (binding) | - | |
| 4. Power Steering Link Assembly | INSPECTION | |
| Excessive play | 1. Steering system joints (worn) | - |
| 2. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) ATM | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) MTM | REMOVAL | |
| 4. Front wheel bearing (worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 5. Power Steering Link Assembly | INSPECTION | |
| Abnormal noise | 1. Power Steering Fluid Level (Low) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| 2. Steering system joints (worn) | - | |
| 3. Vane Pump Assembly | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Power Steering Link Assembly | INSPECTION |