Problem Symptoms Table
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
POWER STEERING SYSTEM
| Symptom | Suspected Area | See |
|---|---|---|
| Hard steering | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | SYSTEM DESCRIPTION |
| 2. Power steering fluid level (Low) | POWER STEERING SYSTEM | |
| 3. Drive belt (Loose) | REMOVAL | |
| 5. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 6. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 7. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT | |
| 8. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 9. Power steering vane pump | POWER STEERING SYSTEM | |
| 10. Power steering gear | RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR | |
| Poor return | 1. Tires (Improperly inflated) | SYSTEM DESCRIPTION |
| 2. Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) | REAR WHEEL ALIGNMENT | |
| 3. Steering column (Binding) | - | |
| 4. Power steering gear | RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR | |
| Excessive play | 1. Steering system joints (Worn) | - |
| 2. Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) | FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT | |
| 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) | POWER STEERING SYSTEM |
| 2. Steering system joints (Worn) | - | |
| 3. Power steering vane pump | VANE PUMP | |
| 4. Power steering gear | RACK AND PINION POWER STEERING GEAR |