POWER STEERING GEAR 6C–3
DAEWOO M-150 BL2
DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION AND PROCEDURES
POWER RACK AND PINION STERING GEAR
Condition Probable Cause Correction
Hissing Noise D Loose steering coupling joints. D Tighten the steering coupling
joints.
D Improperly contacted the power
steering hose with other
components.
D Fit the power steerng hose into
the hose clips correctly.
Rattling Noise in Steering Gear D Improperly contacted the power
steering line with the body.
D Fix the steering line correctly.
D Insufficient lubricant. D Lubricate the steering gear.
D Loose steering gear mounting. D Tighten the steering gear
mounting bracket bolts.
D Improperly installed tie rod ends. D Tighten the tie rod joints and
replace the tie rod end as needed.
Poor Return of Steering Wheel
to Center
D Improperly contacted the steering
wheel with the turn signal housing.
D Adjust the turn signal housing.
D Improper binding or looseness of
steering coupling.
D Replace the intermediate shaft.
D Stuck and improperly aligned
power steering pump flow control
valve.
D Replace the power steering pump.
D Improper binding or looseness of
tie rods and ball joints.
D Tighten the tie rods and the ball
joints. Replace the tie rods and
the ball joints as needed.
D Poor adjustments of the steering
gear.
D Perform a straight-ahead check.
Momentary Increase in Effect
When Turning the Wheel
D Internal leaks of the power
steering pump.
D Replace the power steering pump.
Quickly
D The damage or restricted flow of
the hoses.
D Replace the power steering hoses
and pipes.
D Insufficient power steering fluid. D Fill the power steering fluid
reservoir.
D Stuck and improperly operated
power steering pump flow control
valve.
D Replace the power steering pump.
Steering Surges or Jerks When
Turning with Engine Running
D Insufficient pressure of the power
steering pump.
D Replace the power steering pump.
D Stuck and improperly operated
power steering pump flow control
valve.
D Replace the power steering pump.
D The slippage of the pump drive
belt.
D Tighten the pump drive belt.
D Contaminated air in the power
steering system.
D Bleed the power steering system.