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Problem Symptoms Table

Symptom Suspected Area See
Hard steering Tires (Improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION
Power steering fluid level (Low) See step  3
Drive belt (Loose) Refer to ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION 
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) Refer to ADJUSTMENT
Steering system joints (Worn) -
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) Refer to INSPECTION
Steering column (Binding) -
Vane pump Refer to INSPECTION
Power steering link Refer to REMOVAL
Poor return Tires (Improperly inflated) Refer to INSPECTION
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) Refer to ADJUSTMENT
Steering column (Binding) -
Power steering link Refer to REMOVAL
Excessive play Steering system joints (Worn) -
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) Refer to INSPECTION
Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) -
Front wheel bearing (Worn) -
Power steering link Refer to REMOVAL
Abnormal noise Power steering fluid level (Low) See step  3
Steering system joints (Worn) -
Vane pump Refer to INSPECTION
Power steering link Refer to REMOVAL