POWER STEERING SYSTEM > PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE
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HINT:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of problem symptoms. If multiple suspected areas are listed, 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.
Power Steering System
Symptom Suspected Area See page
Hard steering
Tires (Improperly inflated) Click here
Power steering fluid level (Low) Click here
Drive belt (Loose) Click here
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) Click here
Steering system joints (Worn) -
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) Click here
Steering column (Binding) -
Power steering vane pump Click here
Power steering gear Click here
Poor return
Tires (Improperly inflated) Click here
Front wheel alignment (Incorrect) Click here
Steering column (Binding) -
Power steering gear Click here
Excessive play
Steering system joints (Worn) -
Suspension arm ball joints (Worn) Click here
Intermediate shaft, sliding yoke (Worn) -
Front wheel bearing (Worn) Click here
Power steering gear Click here
Abnormal noise
Power steering fluid level (Low) Click here
Steering system joints (Worn) -
Power steering vane pump Click here
Power steering gear Click here