Problem Symptoms Table
HINT:
Use the table below, with suspected areas listed in numerical order, to determine the cause of the problem. Inspect and repair or replace parts as necessary according to the steps in the following information
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PROBLEM SYMPTOMS TABLE - POWER STEERING SYSTEM
| Symptom |
Suspected area |
| Hard steering |
- Tires (Improperly inflated)
- Power steering fluid level (Low)
- Drive belt (Loose)
- Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
- Steering system joints (Worn)
- Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
- Steering column (Binding)
- Vane pump assy
- Power steering gear assy
- PPS system
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| Poor return |
- Tires (Improperly inflated)
- Front wheel alignment (Incorrect)
- Steering column (Binding)
- Power steering gear assy
- Steering system joints (Worn)
- Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
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| Excessive free play |
- Steering system joints (Worn)
- Suspension arm ball joints (Worn)
- Intermediate shaft, universal joint, sliding yoke (Worn)
- Front wheel bearing (Worn)
- Power steering gear assy
- PPS system
|
| Abnormal noise |
- Power steering fluid level (Low)
- Steering system joints (Worn)
- Vane pump assy
- Power steering gear assy
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