Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the problem. The numbers indicate likely causes of the problem in descending order. Check each part in order. Repair or replace parts as necessary.
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
| Symptom | Suspected area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (Low) | See step 3 under ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 3. Drive belt (Loosen) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 5. Steering arm ball joints (Worn) | - | |
| 6. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 7. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 8. Power steering vane pump | INSPECTION | |
| 9. Power steering gear | RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR | |
| Poor return | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | INSPECTION |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 4. Power steering gear | RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR | |
| Excessive free play | 1. Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| 2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 3. Intermediate shaft, Sliding yoke (Worn) | - | |
| 4. Front wheel bearing (Worn) | ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION | |
| 5. Power steering gear | RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR | |
| Abnormal noise | 1. Power steering fluid level (Low) | See step 3 under ON-VEHICLE INSPECTION |
| 2. Drive belt (Loosen) | INSTALLATION | |
| 3. Steering system joints (Worn) | INSPECTION | |
| 4. Power steering vane pump | VANE PUMP | |
| 5. Power steering gear | RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR |