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:

STEERING SYSTEM SYMPTOM

Symptom	Suspected area	See Procedure
Hard steering	1. Tires (improperly inflated)	DIAGNOSIS FOR IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR
	2. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL (LOW)	POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL (LOW)
	3. DRIVE BELT	DRIVE BELT
	4. FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (incorrect)	FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
	5. Steering system joints (worn)	-
	6. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) ATM	INSPECTION
	7. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) MTM	INSPECTION
	8. Steering column (binding)	-
	9. VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY	VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
	10. POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY	POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Poor return	1. Tires (improperly inflated)	DIAGNOSIS FOR IRREGULAR TIRE WEAR
	2. FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT (incorrect)	FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT
	3. Steering column (binding)	-
	4. POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY	POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Excessive play	1. Steering system joints (worn)	-
	2. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) ATM	INSPECTION
	3. Suspension arm ball joints (worn) MTM	INSPECTION
	4. Front wheel bearing (worn)	REPLACEMENT
	5. POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY	POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY
Abnormal noise	1. POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL (LOW)	POWER STEERING FLUID LEVEL (LOW)
	2. Steering system joints (worn)	-
	3. VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY	VANE PUMP ASSEMBLY
	4. POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY	POWER STEERING LINK ASSEMBLY